
Episode 308: Keywords Part 30: Ambulatory Anesthesia
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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Managing Ambulatory Anesthesia and Discharge Criteria
This chapter focuses on important aspects of ambulatory anesthesia, particularly in managing post-operative care and minimizing risks like postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). It outlines discharge processes, emphasizing scoring systems like the Aldrete scoring system, and compares them to post-anesthesia discharge scores. The discussion also covers criteria for safe discharge and the necessities of office-based anesthesia, highlighting safety measures and essential equipment.
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