Hard Skills
AdvancedMechanical Ventilation ManagementThe proficient adjustment and monitoring of ventilator settings to support or replace spontaneous breathing in surgical or critically ill patients.
ExpertExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) OperationThe technical management of life support systems that provide prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to patients whose heart and lungs cannot provide adequate gas exchange.
IntermediateArterial Blood Gas (ABG) InterpretationThe analysis of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in arterial blood to assess a patient's respiratory status and acid-base balance.
AdvancedAdvanced Airway ManagementThe use of specialized tools and techniques, such as laryngoscopy and fiber-optic intubation, to maintain a patent airway in difficult scenarios.
AdvancedHemodynamic MonitoringThe continuous assessment of blood pressure, heart rate, and blood flow through invasive and non-invasive methods to ensure cardiovascular stability.
ExpertCardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) ManagementOperating the heart-lung machine to divert blood away from the heart and lungs while providing oxygenation and circulation during cardiac surgery.
IntermediatePharmacological Knowledge of Anesthetic AgentsUnderstanding the dosage, contraindications, and effects of sedative, analgesic, and paralytic medications used in anesthesia.