Capnography is the measurement of the partial pressure of CO₂ during breathing.
Capnography masks are used to detect the levels of CO₂ in the blood by measuring End-tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO₂).
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.
Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA)
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 […]
Anaesthesia
Gynaecology
Operating Room
Urology
