ICU 3Clinical Reasoning

Admission (intubated) to ICU from Theatres

Assessor

PGY4+

Due

Week 7

Requirement

Optional

What Assessors Look For

Safe transfer of intubated patient
Comprehensive anaesthetic handover received
Ventilator settings understood and appropriate
Post-operative plan clear
Anticipation of complications

Key Points to Demonstrate

1Anaesthetic handover: airway (grade, tube size, depth), drugs given, blood loss, fluid balance
2Surgical handover: what was done, drains, expected issues
3Ventilator: mode, FiO2, PEEP, rate, tidal volume
4Sedation: current infusions, target RASS score
5Post-op: analgesia plan, DVT prophylaxis, feeding

Tips for Success

  • 💡Stay for the full handover from anaesthetist and surgeon
  • 💡Check ventilator settings match patient needs
  • 💡Review intra-operative notes for context

Study Resources