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M A N A G E M E N T
Working with the
rest of the surgical
team to preempt
post-op pain by
using regional techniques, local anesthetics and parenteral medications,
anesthesia providers
must make patients
relatively comfortable in PACU and
ready for a timely
discharge.
Additionally, the
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anesthesia team
should ensure timeROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES Anesthetists shouldn't hesitate to
help turn over a room or push a stretcher. No prima donnas
allowed, please.
ly antibiotic administration and employ
evidence-based anti-embolism strategies like TED hose and sequential
compression devices.
Constant improvement
As anesthesia departments are reorganized, purchased, merged or just
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