Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room 2nd Edition

This comprehensive guide addresses the unique challenges, clinical risks, and safety protocols involved in delivering anesthesia and sedation across non-operating room locations. It provides location-specific anesthetic guidance for environments including radiology suites, endoscopy units, cardiac catheterization labs, dental suites, and ambulatory settings.

The text emphasizes safety and procedural preparedness, covering essential topics such as pre-procedural evaluation, remote emergency airway management, and crisis management protocols. Specialized guidance is also included for high-risk populations, including pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, and complex ASA III-IV patients.

In addition to clinical practices, it reviews key regulatory, documentation, infection control, and ethical standards essential for non-operating room anesthesia care. This reference serves as a vital resource for clinicians, residents, nurse anesthetists, and healthcare teams practicing outside conventional surgical suites.

Key Features

Highlights

• Comprehensive guide to non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) and procedural sedation
• Detailed protocols for radiology, endoscopy, interventional suites, and dental settings
• Extensive coverage of emergency airway management, crisis protocols, and high-risk patients
• Covers essential regulatory standards, infection control, and ethical considerations