Course manuals can be ordered from us, printed from the downloadable pdf or, as a last resort, candidates can read the course manual on the app.
If you have not previously passed a BASIC instructor course please contact basiccourseinstructor@gmail.com to arrange instructor training.
What is it?
BASIC is a short course, usually held over 2 days, which covers essential and fundamental aspects of Intensive Care.
What topics are covered?
- airway management
- acute respiratory failure
- mechanical ventilation
- basics
- common modes
- settings
- troubleshooting
- specific conditions
- haemodynamic monitoring
- management of shock
- severe sepsis
- interpretation of arterial blood gases
- transport of critically ill patients
- severe trauma
- neurological emergencies
- oliguria & acute renal failure
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- arrhythmias
- nutrition
- sedation and analgesia
- venous thromboembolic disease
- stress ulceration
- cardiovascular and respiratory physiology
- metabolic & electrolyte disturbances
Since 2004 courses have been held in approximately 50 countries
