Currently, in the UK and Ireland, general anaesthesia (GA) is most induced by administering a bolus of intravenous anaesthetic drugs and is then maintained through the use of inhaled anaesthetic agents.
What are the advantages of total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA)? Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) is the induction and maintenance of an anaesthetic state using only intravenous drugs, as opposed to a combination of intravenous drugs and gas inhalants. The advantages of total intravenous anaesthesia Propofol – based Total Intravenous Anaesthesia has a number of advantages including […]
What is PONV Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a post-surgical, adverse reaction patients experience after general anaesthesia. It has a negative effect on patients’ recovery, which extends hospital admission time.1 What causes PONV? Several perioperative stimuli can trigger PONV, including opioids, volatile anaesthetics, anxiety, adverse drug reactions and motion. Patient factors also influence the […]
Guidelines are in place to advise clinicians on improving the patient experience of anaesthesia, as well as reducing associated hospital costs and patient backlogs. These include the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery®, Getting it Right First Time and Association of Anaesthetists guidelines. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) ERAS protocols refer to patient-centred guidelines developed by multidisciplinary […]
Healthcare is a significant producer of greenhouse gases. Emissions are produced both directly from gas and electricity use, and indirectly from the consumption of goods and services.
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