Practicals · NANS

Neuroanaesthesia

92 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum and the NMC DM/MCh guidelines, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.

Top education resources

Top education resources for Neuroanaesthesia

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

  3. 3
    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

92 items

Clinical skills

Arterial line placement and care

Procedureperform independently (NMC)
  • VideoArterial Line Placement by J. DiNardo | OPENPediatrics21:29
  • VideoFOCUS ON: Dynamic needle guidance using ultrasound (ICU Point of View minis)7:32
  • +66 more links

Temporary cardiac pacing

Procedure
  • VideoSensing and Threshold Test — 53401 Temporary Pacemaker9:25
  • VideoTemporary Pacemakers - Modes and Basic Settings32:04
  • +66 more links

Cardioversion and defibrillation

Procedure
  • VideoCardioversion (Electrical) Procedure, Animation4:01
  • VideoCardioversion vs defibrillation: performing the procedures2:38
  • +66 more links

Pericardiocentesis

Procedure
  • VideoPericardiocentesis During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by T. Wolbrink | OPENPediatrics7:26
  • VideoUltrasound Podcast - Pericardiocentesis Microcast!9:28
  • +66 more links

Chest tube insertion and care

Procedureperform independently (NMC)
  • VideoChest Tube Placement4:32
  • VideoNeonatal Chest Tube Placement by E. Doherty, P. Fleck | OPENPediatrics6:09
  • +66 more links

Neurology

Neurological examination

Clinical examination
  • VideoCranial Nerves Exam | Clinical Skills42:50
  • VideoThe Full Neurological Examination20:11
  • +66 more links

Clinical science

Anaesthesia for supratentorial tumour surgery

Procedure50 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoAnaesthetic management to a case of SOL Brain ,Supratentorial Tumour33:25
  • VideoAnaesthesia for Supratentorial Craniotomy by Dr Sheharyar Ashraf44:41
  • +44 more links

Anaesthesia for posterior fossa surgery

Procedure30 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoISA ONLINE PG CLASS: ANAESTHESIA FOR POST FOSSA SURGERY BY DR GIRIJA P RATH, DELHI ON 3 JANUARY 20221:19:47
  • VideoISA National Online Class on Posterior Fossa Surgery and Anaesthetic Management1:52:53
  • +66 more links

Anaesthesia for paediatric neurosurgery

Procedure30 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoUnderstanding Anesthesia For VP Shunt, Tethered Cord Repair | Dr Barnali Chakraborty10:06
  • VideoISA ONLINE PG CLASS: HYDROCEPHALUS & MENINGOMYELOCELE BY DR. HEMANGI KARNIK, MUMBAI ON 27 DEC 20211:26:20
  • +44 more links

Anaesthesia for pituitary surgery

Procedure20 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoPituitary Gland and Anesthesia - (Dr. Eshelman)22:34
  • VideoISA Online PG Class on Pituitary Surgery and Anaesthesia Management1:49:17
  • +66 more links

Anaesthesia for spine surgery

Procedure40 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoNavigating the Difficult Spinal Anesthesia [Complete 2026 Version]39:31
  • VideoAnesthesia for Spine Surgery by Dr Eman Nada. MD, PhD52:06
  • +66 more links

Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA)

Procedure50 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoTotal Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) Education17:26
  • VideoTotal Intravenous Anesthesia24:07
  • +66 more links

Anaesthesia for awake craniotomy

Procedure
  • VideoISA ONLINE PG CLASS, 20 DEC 2021: Anaesthetic considerations of Awake Craniotomy by Dr Padmaja Durga1:28:10
  • VideoPG Online Class on Anaesthesia for awake craniotomy1:33:12
  • +66 more links

Neuroradiology

Anaesthesia in the intraoperative MRI suite

Procedure
  • VideoProne Positioning in iMRI: Optimizing Anesthesia Protocols, Dr. Rees Cosgrove & Dr. Dennis McNicholl1:03:34
  • VideoISNACC Refresher Course : Anaesthesia for iMRI1:33:04
  • +44 more links

Miscellaneous

Neuromonitoring

Evoked potential monitoring

Interpretation
  • VideoEvoked Potentials - MEP1:02
  • VideoSSEP Knowing the Pathways, Generators and Recording Sites1:07:22
  • +66 more links

Cranial nerve monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoCranial Nerve Monitoring & Mapping. Part 232:22
  • VideoFacial Nerve Monitoring1:13:11
  • +66 more links

Transcranial Doppler monitoring

Procedure50 performed independently (DrNB); perform independently (NMC)
  • VideoHow To Transcranial Doppler13:13
  • VideoTranscranial Doppler | A Primer38:08
  • +66 more links

Intracranial pressure monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoExternal Ventricular Drainage and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring57:41
  • VideoIntracranial Monitoring: Supplemental Video9:56
  • +66 more links

Jugular venous oximetry (SjvO2)

Procedure
  • PageMonitoring of Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation | Springer Nature Linklink.springer.com
  • Page(PDF) Cerebral Monitoring: Jugular Venous Oximetryacademia.edu
  • +33 more links

Cerebral microdialysis

Procedure
  • VideoCerebral Microdialysis1:05:35
  • VideoCHE-04 Brain Microdialysis (Innovation Day 2022)2:47
  • +55 more links

Neurological multimodal monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoMultimodal Neuro monitoring31:09
  • VideoProtecting the brain after traumatic brain injury: the role of multimodality neuromonitoring3:24
  • +66 more links

Regional anaesthesia

Scalp block

Procedure10 performed independently (DrNB)
  • VideoScalp Blocks4:38
  • VideoScalp Blocks Video 113:19
  • +66 more links

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

Procedureperform independently (NMC)
  • VideoInterscalene Brachial Plexus Block5:44
  • VideoUltrasound guided blocks of the median, ulnar and radial nerves4:58
  • +66 more links

Airway

Fibreoptic intubation

Procedure
  • VideoLesson 7 - Fiberoptic: MICU Fellows Airway Course16:00
  • VideoFiberoptic Intubation Skills - Basic Movements for Intubation Success3:16
  • +66 more links

Difficult airway management

Procedure
  • VideoDifficult airway algorithm4:56
  • VideoDifficult airway management and algorithm12:30
  • +66 more links

One-lung anaesthesia

Procedure
  • VideoDouble Lumen Tube Training Video5:53
  • VideoHow to use a Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube10:03
  • +66 more links

Video laryngoscopy

Procedure
  • VideoVideo Laryngoscopy with a Hyperangulated Blade Demonstration by Dr. Rich Levitan, M.D.3:00
  • VideoHow to intubate with McGrath™ MAC Video Laryngoscopy using the Mac-31:49
  • +66 more links

Intensive care

Fibreoptic bronchoscopy and bronchoscopic sampling

Procedure10 performed independently (DrNB); perform independently (NMC)
  • VideoLesson 7 - Fiberoptic: MICU Fellows Airway Course16:00
  • VideoBFlex™ & Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL): A Demonstration of BAL Using a BFlex Single-Use Bronchoscope2:44
  • +66 more links

Neurotrauma

Resuscitation of the head-injured patient

Drill / simulationperform independently (NMC)
  • Video59🔥 [Review] Trauma Anesthesia & Resuscitation— ATLS ABCDE, Airway, TBI, Damage Control! 🚑🩸9:22
  • PageEAST multicenter trial of simulation-based team training for ...sciencedirect.com
  • +33 more links

Neuro-ICU

Cerebrospinal fluid aspiration

Procedure
  • VideoLumbar puncture technique to collect cerebrospinal fluid for biomedical research8:01
  • Video🎬 LUMBAR PUNCTURE (LP) | SPINAL TAP | TECHNIQUE | ANATOMY | SAMPLE | ANIMATION1:22
  • +44 more links

Diagnostic ultrasound

Bedside echocardiography in the ICU

Interpretation
  • VideoBedside Ultrasound Basic Cardiac US19:22
  • VideoPoint of Care Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography, POCUS)18:17
  • +66 more links

Focused abdominal ultrasound (FAST)

Interpretation
  • VideoTrauma FAST Exam - LUQ Exam - Sonosite6:54
  • VideoUltrasound Tutorial: FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) scan | Radiology Nation3:51
  • +66 more links

Lung ultrasound (BLUE protocol)

Interpretation
  • VideoThe BLUE Protocol Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency25:41
  • VideoThe BLUE Protocol Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency34:35
  • +66 more links

RUSH protocol ultrasound in shock

Interpretation
  • VideoRUSH: Rapid Ultrasound in Shock35:32
  • VideoRUSH Protocol - Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension5:53
  • +66 more links

Vascular ultrasound for DVT detection

Interpretation
  • VideoUltrasound Tutorial: DVT / Lower Limb Veins | Radiology Nation6:52
  • VideoDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Ultrasound Scanning Technique1:24
  • +66 more links

Brain death

Management of the brain-dead organ donor

Procedure
  • VideoBrain Death and Organ Donation | ICA Webinar2:09:26
  • VideoHow to declare Brain Stem Death Certification and maintain the Donor | Dr. Revathi Nair, Intensivist1:06:10
  • +66 more links

Pain

Facet joint block

Procedure
  • VideoFacet Injection - Dr. Sara Baird3:40
  • VideoLumbar Medial Branch Block5:03
  • +66 more links

Epidural steroid injection

Procedure
  • VideoEpidural Steroid Injections2:44
  • VideoLumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Animation.1:23
  • +66 more links

Neuroimaging

MRI brain interpretation

Interpretation
  • VideoBrain Imaging, Crash Course58:19
  • VideoMRI Brain Sequences - radiology video tutorial13:31
  • +66 more links

Cerebral angiography (DSA) interpretation

Interpretation
  • VideoDiagnostic Cerebral Angiography3:25
  • VideoAngiography Explained: DSA, CTA, MRA, Aneurysm Imaging & AVM | Radiology Made Easy | DocTutorials V545:56
  • +44 more links

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Non-technical skills

ICU scoring systems

Interpretation
  • VideoAnalysis of APACHE II Score to Decide Step Down of Patients from Intensive Care Unit3:04
  • VideoAPACHE- ICU scoring system( SIMPLIFIED)6:39
  • +66 more links

Breaking bad news to patients and families

Communication / admin
  • VideoBreaking Bad News Demonstration - OSCE Guide | Breast Cancer Diagnosis | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 212:28
  • VideoBreaking Bad News - RCSEd Communications Skills Video Competition 20163:00
  • +66 more links

Teaching and training

Clinical audit

Communication / admin
  • VideoHow to write an AUDIT - Medical edition14:43
  • VideoCommonly asked NHS Interview Question - What is Clinical Audit?6:27
  • +66 more links

Assessment