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Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia Revised Edition 2012.
Richard Merchant1, Daniel Chartrand, Steven Dain
1Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, 1 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 208, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1, Canada. standards@cas.ca
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|December 21, 2011
Summary
The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) published updated anesthesia practice guidelines in 2012. 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) developed the Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia.
- Annual revisions ensure guidelines remain current.
- This 2012 edition is published within the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia for better accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide updated practice guidelines for anesthesiologists.
- To ensure high-quality patient care across Canada.
Main Methods:
- Development and publication of practice guidelines by a professional society.
- Annual review and revision process.
Main Results:
- Publication of the Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia Revised Edition 2012.
- Improved archiving and online access for members and subscribers.
Conclusions:
- The CAS encourages adherence to guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Individual professional judgment remains paramount in patient care decisions.
- The CAS is not liable for errors or omissions in guideline application.
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