On November 26, 2020, Kerala PSC will conduct the written exam for the post Theatre Technician in Kerala Medical Education Services (017/ 2019). Candidates who successfully submit their confirmation on or before September 11, 2020, can now download the Admission Tickets through their One Time Registration
Profile from November 12, 2020, onwards. Since this is a professional post, the whole syllabus is based on the essential educational qualification. Let’s examine the Kerala PSC Theatre Technician Syllabus in detail.
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Kerala PSC Theatre Technician Syllabus
We can divide the whole syllabus for the Kerala PSC Theatre Technician post into ten sections. They are:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Anaesthesia Equipments
- Anaesthesia Techniques
- Operation Theatre Equipments
- Sterilization Techniques and Universal Precautions
- Positioning
- Drugs
- Monitoring
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, and
- Special Circumstances
Let’s check the syllabus in detail for all these sections:
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Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
- The anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system
- Hepatic and renal metabolism of drugs and elimination
- Basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Basic Physiological changes in pregnancy and paediatrics
Kerala PSC Theatre Technician Syllabus: Anaesthesia Equipments
- Modern anaesthesia machine and vaporisers– design, function, physical principles safely measures and checking
- Gas cylinders, physical properties, parts and safety measures
- Manifold and central oxygen pipeline supply
- Endotracheal intubation- positioning, techniques, laryngoscopes, endotracheal tubes, facemasks, airways, stylets, modern airway gadgets (LMA, ILMA, video-laryngoscopes), Fibre optic bronchoscopy
- Paediatric anaesthesia equipment and preparation
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Kerala PSC Theatre Technician Syllabus: Anaesthesia Techniques
- General anaesthesia- preparation of OT, monitoring, management of complications
- Neuraxial blocks- spinal and epidural anaesthesia- techniques, positioning and preparation, monitoring, complications
- Regional blocks- different types, techniques, equipment, positioning and preparation monitoring and complications
- Central venous lines, indications, techniques, preparation and complications
- Blood transfusion and component therapy
Operation Theatre Equipments
- Electrocautery, operation tables, infusion pumps, OT lights- parts, physical properties and safety measures, maintenance
- Specialised equipment- endoscopy/ laparoscopy, operating microscope, ultrasonic aspirators, C arm- sterilization and maintenance
- Radiation hazards- precautions and safety measures
- Electric vacuum, nitrogen cylinders, compressed air and vacuum pipelines and outlets – physical principles, safety measures and maintenance
- Electric and fire hazards in OT and management
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Sterilization Techniques and Universal Precautions
- Principles of Aseptic precaution and biohazards
- Sterilization techniques- autoclaving, plasma sterilization, ETO sterilization, Glutaraldehyde (Cidex)- principles and techniques
- Cleaning and Sterilization of anaesthesia equipment
- Cleaning and sterilization of surgical types of equipment
- Segregation and disposal of waste and contaminated material
Theatre Technician Syllabus: Positioning
- Positioning for neuraxial blocks, arterial and central venous lines and regional blocks
- Prone position- technique, different types of equipment, precautions and complications
- Sitting position- technique, complications, preventive methods and additional monitoring
- Lateral position, Trendelenberg position and lithotomy position technique, complications and precautions.
- Precautions in positioning the obese, pregnant, paediatric and elderly patient.
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Theatre Technician Syllabus: Drugs
- Drugs used for premedication, inhalational and intravenous anaesthetics, analgesics
- Local anaesthetics and adjuvant agents.
- Cardiac drugs- inotropes, vasopressor agents and vasodilator agents, heparin and protamine
- Neuromuscular blocking agents and drugs used for their reversal
- IV fluids and preparation of intravenous infusions
Kerala PSC Theatre technician Syllabus: Monitoring
- Basic monitoring- ECG, pulse oxymetry, non–invasive blood pressure monitoring, capnography, temperature monitoring- management of equipment and sterilization
- Advanced monitoring equipment and their maintenance and sterilization- invasive blood pressure, ultrasound probe, transesophageal echocardiography probe, cardiac output monitoring, neuromuscular monitoring, depth of anaesthesia monitoring.
- Blood gas analysis and interpretation
- Pulmonary function tests and their interpretation
- Point of care testing of haemoglobin, blood glucose and anticoagulation- ACT (activated clotting time), thromboelastography (TEG)
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Basic Life Support ( BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Defibrillators and their maintenance
- Drugs used in ACLS
- Paediatric and neonatal resuscitation- equipment, drugs and maintenance
Theatre Technician Syllabus: Special Circumstances
- Preparation for anaesthesia for Open- heart procedures and cardiopulmonary bypass
- Preparation for anaesthesia in remote locations- MRI, endoscopy, angiography suites
- Managerial duties and maintenance of stock and narcotic registers
- Preparation for difficult airway management
- Day to day maintenance, sterilization, and preparation of ventilators and humidifiers.
Theatre Technician Syllabus Free Pdf
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KERALA PSC THEATRE TECHNICIAN SYLLABUS
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