Practicals · CANS

Cardiac Anaesthesia

74 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

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Top education resources

Top education resources for Cardiac Anaesthesia

Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.

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    Virtual TEE (Toronto PIE, Toronto General Hospital)
    SimulatorFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Intra-op TEE: the 20 standard views on a rotatable 3D heart with matched echo loops, plus 3D TEE, alternative views, colour Doppler, pathology

    Free in-browser probe-and-plane simulator; three studies show novices learn the 20 views fast (median 20% to 80% after 1 hour)

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    University of Utah Perioperative Echo: TEE/TTE lectures
    Video libraryFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Basic and advanced TEE exam, TTE, valve and haemodynamic assessment, with quizzes

    Endorsed in 5 resident threads ("Much better than Toronto IMO"); lectures play with no login

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    University of Kentucky Anesthesiology lectures
    Video channelFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Keyword and board-topic anaesthesia lectures

    Endorsed in 5 resident threads; 61.5K subscribers; not age-gated

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    NYSORA (YouTube channel + free website)
    Video channelFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (upper/lower limb, truncal, neuraxial), Reverse Anatomy videos, block technique pages

    Used as a "highest quality" reference by a nerve-block video study; educational channels like NYSORA scored more reliable than individual uploaders

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    USRA: Ultrasound for Regional Anesthesia (Toronto Western)
    Interactive atlasFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Block-by-block sono-anatomy pages from cervical plexus to ankle, neuraxial and pain blocks, each with an embedded YouTube playlist

    Academic block atlas rated in the top tertile of free anaesthesia sites and used as a gold-standard reference

74 items

Competencies

Physiology

Pulmonary function test interpretation

Interpretation
  • VideoUnderstanding Spirometry - Normal, Obstructive vs Restrictive14:12
  • VideoPulmonary Function Tests (PFT): Lesson 1 - An Introduction12:36
  • +66 more links

Adult cardiac anaesthesia

Anaesthesia for robotic cardiac surgery

Procedure
  • Video06 🤖🫀 The Anesthesiologist’s Art for Minimally Invasive & Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery 🫀✨9:49
  • PageAnesthesia for Robotic Cardiac Surgery | Springer Nature Linklink.springer.com
  • +33 more links

Thoracic anaesthesia

Anaesthesia for thoracic (lung) surgery

Procedure
  • VideoThoracic Anesthesia | Lung Isolation, One-Lung Ventilation & Pain Management50:05
  • VideoTips for making thoracic anesthesia easy13:43
  • +66 more links

Bronchoscopy

Procedure
  • VideoFibreoptic Bronchoscope #anesthesia #Bronchoscopy24:57
  • VideoAnesthetic Management for Bronchoscopy: How COVID-19 Changes Our Practice? by Dr Haythem Algameel41:59
  • +66 more links

Paediatric cardiac anaesthesia

Vascular anaesthesia

Anaesthesia for aortic surgery

Procedure
  • VideoAnesthesia management of elective aortic aneurysm repair Mega Online Course Dr Ahmed Abdelaatti49:04
  • VideoDr Peter McCall: Anaesthesia, cerebral protection & blood conservation during major aortic surgery20:51
  • +66 more links

Anaesthesia for carotid artery surgery

Procedure
  • VideoCarotid endarterectomy: prep assessment, anesthetic goals and monitoring29:11
  • VideoAnaesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) | Podcast | Dr. MEK #anesthesiology #anesthesia22:29
  • +66 more links

Electrophysiology

Transplant

Anaesthesia for heart transplantation

Procedure
  • VideoCurrent State Of Cardiac Transplant Anaesthesia10:48
  • VideoANAESTHESIA FOR PATIENTS WITH A TRANSPLANTED HEART -PRACTICAL CONDUCT SERIES20:38
  • +66 more links

Mechanical circulatory support

Intra-aortic balloon pump

Instrument
  • VideoWhat is an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?14:17
  • VideoIntra-aortic Balloon Pump Aortic Pressure Curve9:30
  • +66 more links

Intensive care

High frequency ventilation

Procedure
  • VideoDemonstration of High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation by J. Arnold | OPENPediatrics23:22
  • VideoHigh Frequency Ventilation// Neonatologist explains the BASICs16:50
  • +66 more links

Non-invasive ventilation

Procedure
  • VideoBiPAP machine (NIV) When to use, How to use & When not to use!!11:20
  • VideoHow to set up an NIV4:53
  • +66 more links

Monitoring

Arterial cannulation (adult and paediatric)

ProcedureInsert (DrNB competency)
  • VideoArterial Line Placement by J. DiNardo | OPENPediatrics21:29
  • VideoArterial Cannulation (sample) - www.proceduresconsult.com0:46
  • +66 more links

Internal jugular vein cannulation

ProcedureInsert (DrNB competency)
  • VideoInternal Jugular Vein (IJV) Access Normovolemic Patient Animation by Cal Shipley, M.D.1:02
  • VideoHow to: Internal Jugular and Needle Insertion for Vascular Access with Ultrasound5:20
  • +66 more links

Subclavian vein cannulation

ProcedureInsert (DrNB competency)
  • VideoTutorial Ultrasound Guided Subclavian Line12:29
  • VideoSubclavian Vein Access - Normovolemic Patient Animation by Cal Shipley, M.D.0:47
  • +66 more links

Neuromuscular blockade monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoTrain of Four - Peripheral Nerve Stimulation21:08
  • VideoTrain of Four Monitoring using the Ulnar Nerve3:26
  • +66 more links

Echocardiography

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Hypothermia techniques on bypass

Procedure
  • VideoDeep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest (DHCA) | Perfusionist21:27
  • VideoCORONA 30 Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass2:39:36
  • +55 more links

Haemodilution on bypass

Procedure
  • VideoHemodilution, Oxygen Delivery, and Acute Kidney Injury19:33
  • VideoOptimizing Hemoglobin (HGB). Hemodilution During Cardiopulmonary Bypass1:29:48
  • +44 more links

Left heart bypass

Procedure
  • PageLeft heart bypass for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm ...mmcts.org
  • +22 more links

Neuromonitoring

Evoked potential monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoEVOKED POTENTIALS -PHYSICS SERIES7:37
  • VideoIntraoperative Spinal Neuromonitoring V Owens28:48
  • +66 more links

Cardiology

ECG interpretation

Interpretation
  • VideoHOW TO READ AN ECG!! WITH ANIMATIONS (in 10 mins)!!10:40
  • VideoECG Basics | How to Read & Interpret ECGs: Updated Lecture1:19:14
  • +66 more links

Nuclear cardiac imaging interpretation

Interpretation
  • VideoStress Nuclear: Methodology and Case Studies (Faisal Nabi, MD) January 28, 202049:13
  • VideoNuclear Cardiology: Understanding the Basics (John J. Mahmarian, MD) October 16, 201858:42
  • +66 more links

Temporary cardiac pacing

Procedure
  • VideoTemporary Pacemakers - Modes and Basic Settings32:04
  • VideoAn Introduction to Temporary Pacemakers11:12
  • +66 more links

Cardioversion

Procedure
  • VideoCardioversion (for Atrial Fibrillation)2:30
  • VideoCardioversion (Electrical) Procedure, Animation4:01
  • +66 more links

Resuscitation

Basic life support

Drill / simulation
  • VideoBasic life support (BLS)3:28
  • VideoHands-Only CPR Instructional Video1:06
  • +66 more links

Advanced cardiac life support

Drill / simulation
  • VideoThe Systematic Approach to Emergency Situations - ACLS Review18:11
  • VideoThe Comprehensive ACLS Review Series!1:22:41
  • +66 more links

Organ donation

Declaration of brain death

Clinical examination
  • VideoBrain Death Testing Demo5:33
  • VideoDonor Alliance - Brain Death5:43
  • +66 more links

Management of the organ donor

Procedure
  • VideoBrain Death and Organ Donation | ICA Webinar2:09:26
  • VideoBrain Death and Management Of Potential Organ Donor1:07:29
  • +66 more links

Pain

Trauma

Teaching and training

Clinical audit

Communication / admin
  • VideoThe Audit Process6:42
  • VideoHow to write an AUDIT - Medical edition14:43
  • +66 more links