This book showcases state-of-the-art techniques as well as various clinical, technical and non-technical skills. By highlighting the reliability of the new techniques compared to standard clinical methods of predicting peri-operative problems in the operating rooms, it enables better management and utilization of operating rooms.

The combined use of knowledge and technology has resulted in improvements in healthcare services that are not achieved by the use of the best technology but by the best use of technology.

Medicine is a continually advancing science, and healthcare providers constantly enhance their knowledge and develop their skills. While knowledge sharing is vital for humanity, technology has made the application of medical knowledge more versatile and more widely available.

Written by leading anesthesiologists, anesthesia technicians and technologists, the book addresses the need for a ready reference for anesthesiologists, as well as anesthesia technical staff. It provides an easily navigated, pocket-sized reference resource featuring pictures, tables and schema.

Preface

Introduction
Non-technical Skills of Anesthesia Technical Staff
Role of Anesthesia Technician in Operating Theatre Including Quality Projects and JCI Accreditation
Pharmacy, Drugs Labeling and Storage
Regular Check Lists
Monitors and Other Equipment
Theater Cleaning and Sterilization of Equipment
Anesthesia Machines and Anesthetic Breathing System
Airway Management and Equipment
Scavenging System, Pipeline of Anesthetic Gases and Vacuum Systems
Intraoperative complications and its management
Vascular Accesses
Hypothermia and its management
Transfusion of blood and other products
Regional anesthesia
Patient transportation
Abbreviations
Index.