On The Gas, Mate!
This airway device is inserted blindly and sits over the laryngeal inlet to maintain ventilation
LMA (laryngeal mask airway)
This is the first assessment priority when a patient arrives in PACU
Airway patency
This instrument is used to grasp and hold tissue without causing crushing injury
Debakey forceps
The sterile field area considered non‑sterile on a gown
Back
This is the body part most likely to obstruct the airway in PACU when a patient is too relaxed
Tongue
This induction agent is known for rapid onset and antiemetic properties but causes hypotension
Propofol
This multimodal analgesic is commonly given IV in PACU (or intraop) and reduces opioid requirements
Paracetamol
This documentation must be updated every time an item is added to the field
Count record
This is the minimum duration when using alcohol‑based rub that ACORN requires surgical hand antisepsis to be performed for
60-90 seconds
This is the nerve most at risk of injury when the patient’s arm is abducted beyond 90 degrees on the armboard
Ulnar
According to ANZCA PS18, this parameter must be monitored continuously for all patients under anaesthesia
Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂)
This postoperative complication presents with agitation, confusion, and restlessness, especially in older adults
Emergence Delirium
This instrument is used to clamp blood vessels and has a curved or straight jaw
Artery forceps
This is the standardised in-hospital emergency number across all Victorian health services
2222
This is the vessel most commonly cannulated for arterial blood pressure monitoring in theatre
Radial
This is the first‑line action when malignant hyperthermia is suspected during anaesthesia
Dantrolene
This medication is used in PACU to reverse opioid‑induced respiratory depression and must be titrated carefully to avoid acute pain and sympathetic surge
Naloxone
This is the most commonly used antiseptic agent for surgical skin prep in Australia due to its broad antimicrobial coverage
Chlorhexidine in alcohol
This is the ACORN‑approved method for pre‑operative hair removal
Clipping
This is the pressure point most vulnerable when a patient is placed supine without adequate padding
Sacrum
This part of the anaesthetic machine is responsible for converting liquid volatile anaesthetic agents into a controlled concentration delivered to the patient
Vaporiser
This life‑threatening complication is suspected when a patient in PACU becomes suddenly tachycardic, hypotensive and hypoxic after major orthopaedic or abdominal surgery
Pulmonary Embolism
This is the minimum required drying time for alcohol‑based skin prep before draping to prevent surgical fires
3 minutes
This is what must be performed if the count is incorrect and the missing item cannot be located after a full search, before closure?
X-ray
This is the vessel most at risk when inserting the Veress needle at the umbilicus
Aorta