Nurse Anesthetists: Preoperative Assessment
This paper looks into patient safety and quality care with special emphasis on preoperative assessment, the evaluation of patient airway, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists standards of care, anesthesia in alternative environments, septicemia, pacemakers, and a self-reflection on these issues. These topics are important when preparing to administer anesthetics because undergoing anesthesia always involves risks. In order to provide the best service, a personalized anesthetic plan should be made for each unique and complex patient and planned procedure. The overall goal in planning is to avoid pitfalls which may cause perioperative morbidity and mortality. It is also important to reflect on clinical experiences to improve future performances