Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anesthetic care in developing countries: equipment and techniques.

Joseph D Tobias1, Young Kim, Jodie Davis

  • 1Department of Child Health, University of Missouri, Columbia 65212, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|February 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Providing surgical services in developing countries requires careful planning for essential anesthesia equipment and techniques. This review outlines necessary supplies and strategies for safe perioperative care, including pain management.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Changes in the Nutritional Quality of Child and Adult Care Food Program Meals and Snacks Served in Early Child Care Programs After Meal Pattern Updates.

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics·2026
Same author

Management Challenges in an Infant With Pentalogy of Cantrell, Giant Anterior Encephalocele, and Craniofacial Anomalies: A Case Report.

A&A practice·2018
Same author

Spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia for infants undergoing tendon Achilles lengthening.

Local and regional anesthesia·2018
Same author

Tracheobronchial angles in children: Three-dimensional computed tomography-based measurements.

Paediatric anaesthesia·2018
Same author

A study on the efficacy and safety of combining dental surgery with tonsillectomy in pediatrics.

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry·2018
Same author

Pectoralis blocks for insertion of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator in two patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Saudi journal of anaesthesia·2018

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Global Health
  • Surgical Care

Background:

  • Short-term surgical missions to developing countries are common.
  • Effective anesthetic care necessitates transporting extensive equipment.
  • Perioperative care presents unique challenges in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review essential supplies for anesthesia in developing countries.
  • To discuss challenges with anesthesia machines, techniques, and monitoring.
  • To provide guidance on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of essential anesthesia supplies.
  • Discussion of equipment and technique considerations.
  • Outline of anesthetic management strategies.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Identification of critical equipment for perioperative anesthesia.
  • Analysis of challenges in machine functionality and monitoring.
  • Recommendations for anesthetic techniques and pain management.

Conclusions:

  • Careful selection and transport of anesthesia equipment are vital.
  • Adaptable anesthetic techniques and monitoring are crucial for safety.
  • Comprehensive preoperative to postoperative care improves patient outcomes.