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Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia: Revised edition 2011
Richard Merchant1, Craig Bosenberg, Karen Brown
1Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, 1 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 208, Toronto, ON, M4P 3A1, Canada. richard.merchant@ubc.ca
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|December 31, 2010
Summary
The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) released updated anesthesia practice guidelines for 2011. These guidelines aim to ensure high-quality patient care but do not guarantee specific outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) annually updates its practice guidelines.
- Previous guidelines were published as supplements to the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To publish the revised 2011 Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia.
- To improve archiving and online access for CAS members and Journal subscribers.
Main Methods:
- The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society prepared the revised guidelines.
- The 2011 edition is published within the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.
Main Results:
- The Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia Revised Edition 2011 supersedes all prior versions.
- This edition is now available within the Journal, enhancing accessibility.
Conclusions:
- The CAS encourages adherence to these guidelines for high-quality patient care.
- Individual anesthesiologists must use professional judgment for patient-specific circumstances.
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