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Where new equipment is purchased the amount of training
offered and taken up is very variable. For example, with
complex devices, such as the new generation of anaesthetic
machine workstations, it is usual for manufacturers to supply a
significant amount of user training.
13.3 CCT and CPD
Training in anaesthesia, as described in the CCT documents
published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, includes
numerous references to anaesthetic related equipment, and both
Primary and Final FRCA examinations cover the basic principles
and more advanced use of a range of medical devices.
Information about new devices and updates on existing ones is
frequently included in Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) programmes, and clinicians should use this as a way of
keeping up-to-date.
13.4 E-learning, simulation and revalidation
E-learning material is now becoming available, in particular
(from the MHRA) on the general principles in using medical
devices safely, e.g. electrosurgery and the anaesthetic machine.
These programmes underline the importance of maintaining
a good understanding of the basic principles behind device
function. For complex devices such as anaesthesia workstations
complementary device-specific educational material is required.
To maintain the necessary independence of bodies with national
regulatory roles means that this type of material will, most
probably, be developed by partnerships between manufacturers,
the Association of Anaesthetists and the Royal College of
Anaesthetists.
There is a coexistent need to develop effective training in the
use of equipment in unanticipated and emergency situations,
particularly in the recognition and management of equipment
failure. These situations fortunately occur infrequently, and
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