11/09/2023
MAKING ANESTHESIA SAFE
1. Pay Attention To Detail
2. Prepare Properly & Don't Rush
3. Read The Notes
4. Correct Patient ; Correct Surgery
5. Assess Patient Personally - Check Airway & Allergies
6. Check Drugs & Apparatus
7. Always Have A Plan B
8. Never Leave An Anesthetized Patient Unattended
9. When Ventilating Check The Chest Is Moving
10. With Spontaneous Breathing Check The Resevoir Bag Is Moving
11. Before giving Oxygen,, Check SpO2,,
12. Before Administering A Drug Intravenously check Blood Pressure
13. Always Ensure That Oxygen Is Turned On And Check For Leaks Before Applying The Face Mask
14. Hypotension Needs An Explanation
15. Failed Intubation - Ventilate & Oxygenate
16. Difficult Ventilation. Equipment or Patient ?
17. If In Doubt Take It Out.
18. Never Assume
19. Don't Panic Remember ABC
20. The Anesthetist Surgeon & Staff Are All The Same Team
21. Know Your Limits
22. Ensure The Manual Bag Mask Resuscitator (AMBU) Is Available And Working Before Using The Anesthetic Machine
22. Ensure Dantrolene & Intralipid Is Available
23. Always Ensure The Defibrillator Is Available And Working
24. Never Provide An Anesthetic Without The Suction Apparatus Working
25. Look After Yourself And Avoid Anesthetizing A Patient When You Are Extremely Tired..
Some Points Taken From
Oxford Handbook Of Anaesthesia
Anesthesia Page
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