The Anesthesia Consultant

JULY 11, 2019

The anesthesiologist is responsible for the safety and care of his or her patient, and the highest continuity of care occurs when the anesthesiologist who managed the emergency attends to the patient during the transfer to the hospital. The handoff or transfer of medical care from one practitioner to another is a high risk time for errors.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 4, 2022

In addition to the BIS monitor, the iControl-RP monitored the vital signs of blood oxygen level, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure to determine how much anesthesia to deliver. It seems likely that cognitive robots which follow algorithms can increase patient safety.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

AUGUST 16, 2018

Some brain cells start dying within five minutes after the oxygen supply disappears, and brain hypoxia can rapidly cause severe brain damage or death. 1,2) In malpractice cases I’ve consulted on, a five-minute window is an accepted duration for low blood oxygen levels to cause permanent brain damage. Anticipate and Plan.

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