Anesthésie et sécurité des procédures en dehors du bloc opératoire: "l'affaire de tous"

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2011), 66(1), 18-24

Due to important technological improvements, anesthesiological activity outside the operating theatre is increasing. Most of these procedures are performed for gastro- enterology procedures; other ... [more ▼]

Due to important technological improvements, anesthesiological activity outside the operating theatre is increasing. Most of these procedures are performed for gastro- enterology procedures; other procedures include medical ima- ging, electroconvulsive therapy or cardioversion. The practice of anesthesia at alternative sites is associated with logistical dif- ficulties with many constraints. Anesthesia will be requested if the procedure is likely to be unpleasant or painful, if the patient is not cooperative, or if the patient’s hemodynamic condition is unstable. The pre-anesthesia assessment, an adequate monito- ring and an appropriate choice of the anesthetic technique and drugs will be helpful in managing an anesthetic procedure too frequently neglected despite it is associated with risks similar to procedures performed in the operating theatre. [less ▲]