priate for the procedure.
Anesthesia providers lead regional block programs, but placing
blocks requires an integrated team-based approach for maximum
effectiveness. Your entire staff needs to understand exactly when a
block will wear off, what the plan is when it does and the multimodal
cocktail that will be most effective in controlling pain for individual
patients.
• New tools to try. From advancements in vital signs monitoring to
better and more portable ultrasound-guided devices for regional anes-
thesia, there's no shortage of cutting-edge technology in which your
facility can invest. Most anesthesiologists are techies by nature who
often don't hesitate to embrace new technologies. However, you have
to be careful that your providers are using tools because they improve
patient care, not just
because they're new.
Do the research and
study proven clinical
benefits to determine
whether the latest vital
signs monitors, laryn-
goscopes or ultra-
sound machines are
truly cost-effective
options.
• Managing difficult
airways.
Advancements in video
laryngoscopes, video
bronchoscopes and
supraglottic airways
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