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Introduction: guidelines and advisory development.

David G Nickinovich1, Richard T Connis, Robert A Caplan

  • 1American Society of Anesthesiologists, 5001 155th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98006, USA. dnickino@juno.com

Anesthesiology Clinics of North America
|April 28, 2004
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) develops evidence-based guidelines for medical practice. These practical, easy-to-use documents bridge scientific evidence and clinical application in anesthesiology.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Medical Practice Guidelines
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has a history of developing practice guidelines since 1992.
  • These documents aim to assist anesthesiologists and practitioners in various medical specialties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the ASA's evidence-based guideline and advisory development process.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of these guidelines in integrating medical science and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic collection and evaluation of evidence from literature and expert opinion.
  • Efficient analytic evaluations combined with clinical experience.
  • Adaptable process for a wide variety of clinical practice issues.

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Main Results:

  • ASA has produced 12 evidence-based practice guidelines, 2 practice advisories, and 3 guideline updates.
  • The guidelines are characterized by brevity, practicality, and ease of use.
  • The ASA's evidence-based process is adaptable and widely applied.

Conclusions:

  • The ASA's systematic approach effectively synthesizes evidence and provides robust clinical recommendations.
  • These guidelines serve as a crucial link between medical science and the practice of anesthesiology.
  • The development process continues to evolve with advancements in medical technology and research.