Preoperative optimization of patients undergoing interventional procedures: infrastructure, logistics, and evidence-based medicine. Issue 4 (August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beg, Tazeen; Daoud, Bahaa E.; Richman, Deborah C.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in anaesthesiology. Volume 34:Issue 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-08
• Subjects: interventional procedures -- minimally invasive procedures -- non-operating room anesthesia; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Indexes; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-7907

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: Patients presenting for non-operating room procedures are often 'too sick' for surgery and require specific anesthesia care in remote areas with logistical and scheduling challenges. Recent findings: Increased complexity and scope of minimally invasive procedures have expanded this practice. In addition, the concept of therapeutic options other than conventional surgery is gaining traction. Summary: Our review of recent literature confirms the complexity and supports the safety of providing care in non-operating room anesthesia locations. Standard preanesthesia assessments and principles apply to these areas.