Anaesthetic records. Issue 2 (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clark, Callum; Dickerson, Jonathan E.
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 24:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 92
• Page End: 95
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: Anaesthesia record -- anaesthetic technique -- automated record-keeping -- intraoperative monitoring -- medico-legal -- physiological variables -- record-keeping; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2022.12.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: Record-keeping during the perioperative period by anaesthetists is a fundamental part of modern anaesthetic practice. This article explores the numerous functions of the anaesthetic record, and highlights the practice guidelines governing their suggested content. The advantages and disadvantages of an electronic record keeping system are also explored.