August - Anesthesia Table of Contents The 3 Cs of Excellent Anesthesia Care The best providers are competent, confident and caring. Improve Airway Management in Deep Sedation Anesthesia providers must be prepared to ventilate the patient when signs of respiratory or cardiac trouble emerge. The True Value of Video Laryngoscopes Uses of this ever-evolving technology now extend well beyond difficult airways, but has it become the standard of care? The Benefits of Regional Blocks Advances in technology and technique allow you to send patients home sooner, in less pain and more satisfied with their care. Preventing PONV in High-Risk Patients Screen thoroughly, set clear expectations and ask key questions to keep patients nausea-free. Give Everyone a Role in MH Prevention Training Task cards ensure your team is ready to respond during a malignant hyperthermia crisis. Get on Board with Prewarming Efforts to prevent perioperative hypothermia should begin when patients are in pre-op. Finding the Right Anesthesia Machine for Your ASC The unit should fit your procedural mix, provider preferences and requirements for portability and space. Trust Your Gut, Follow Your Intuition & Speak Up Q&A with Tonia Bales, CRNA, who has seen firsthand the dangers of drug diversion. DID YOU SEE THIS?
