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Rural generalist anaesthesia (RGA) training: Clinical fundamentals

There are seven Clinical Fundamentals (CFs), which define the fundamental specialty knowledge and skills of anaesthetists applicable across all areas of practice. They are: general anaesthesia and sedation; airway management; regional and local anaesthesia; perioperative medicine; pain medicine; resuscitation, trauma and crisis management; and safety and quality in anaesthetic practice.

This guide contains resources to aid in developing knowledge and skills in these areas through RGA training.

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