Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 9, 2026
06:57
Use of an Integrated Low-Flow Anesthetic Vaporizer, Ventilator, and Physiological Monitoring System for Rodents
Published on: July 9, 2020
Anesthesia information management systems: a review of functionality and installation considerations
Jesse M Ehrenfeld1, Mohamed A Rehman
1Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Jackson 458, Boston, MA 02114-2696, USA. jehrenfe@post.harvard.edu
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|August 25, 2010
Summary
Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) have evolved into complex integrated platforms, enhancing patient care and departmental finances. Careful selection and implementation are crucial for maximizing AIMS benefits.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) have evolved significantly from basic record keepers.
- Modern AIMS are complex, integrated systems with advanced functionalities.
- The implementation rate of AIMS has increased substantially over the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the evolution and current capabilities of Anesthesia Information Management Systems.
- To underscore the importance of strategic selection and implementation of AIMS.
- To guide healthcare departments in maximizing the benefits derived from AIMS.
Main Methods:
- Review of the historical development and technological advancements in AIMS.
- Analysis of the current functionalities and integration capabilities of AIMS.
- Discussion of challenges associated with AIMS selection and installation.
Main Results:
- AIMS have transitioned into sophisticated systems improving patient care and financial performance.
- Despite technological advancements, AIMS implementation presents notable challenges.
- Careful planning is essential for successful AIMS adoption and benefit realization.
Conclusions:
- Anesthesia Information Management Systems are now integral to modern anesthesia departments.
- Optimizing AIMS requires a strategic approach to selection and implementation.
- Addressing implementation challenges is key to unlocking the full potential of AIMS.
Related Concept Videos
01:24General Anesthesia: Overview
Anesthesia is a medical procedure that uses drugs for CNS suppression to enable painless surgeries and procedures. The selection of anesthetics is influenced by their pharmacokinetic properties, side effects, and patient characteristics. Various types of anesthesia include general, local, regional, spinal, and inhalational.
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...
01:30Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
01:20Inhalational Anesthetics: Overview
Inhalation anesthetics are drugs that induce general anesthesia upon inhalation. They work by increasing the sensitivity of GABAA receptors or inhibiting NMDA receptors, leading to a decrease in central nervous system activity. The depth of anesthesia can be rapidly adjusted by changing the concentration of the inhaled gas. Some common examples of inhalational anesthetics include volatile liquids like isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane and gases like xenon and nitrous oxide. Isoflurane, a...
01:22Stages of General Anesthesia
Various sedation levels offer significant advantages in facilitating procedural interventions for patients undergoing medical or invasive surgical procedures. These levels span from anxiolysis to general anesthesia, providing a spectrum of sedative effects to cater to specific patient needs. Anxiolysis reduces anxiety and is achieved through minimal sedation, enabling patients to remain awake and responsive while feeling more at ease during the procedure. This level can benefit minor...
01:24Parenteral Anesthetics: Overview
Intravenous anesthetics are drugs administered parenterally to induce anesthesia or sedation. Propofol is a widely used agent formulated as a 1% emulsion in soybean oil, glycerol, and egg phosphatide. It induces rapid anesthesia primarily due to its rapid distribution from the bloodstream to target tissues and is metabolized in the liver. However, it can cause significant pain on injection and hypertriglyceridemia. Fospropofol, a water-based prodrug of propofol, lacks these adverse effects.
01:13Local Anesthetics: Pharmacokinetics
The potency and duration of action of local anesthetics (LAs) are determined by their pharmacokinetics. Pharmacokinetics describes how LAs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body. When administered to the vascular tissues, LAs are quickly absorbed and enter the systemic circulation, reducing their localized effects. Adding vasoconstrictors such as epinephrine to LAs reduces their absorption into the systemic circulation, making them clinically effective. The...