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Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia--Revised Edition 2014
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
|January 4, 2014
Summary
The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) annually updates its Anesthesia Practice Guidelines to ensure high-quality patient care. Anesthesiologists must use professional judgment, as the CAS is not liable for outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Guidelines
Background:
- The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) developed the Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia.
- These guidelines are subject to annual revision and supersede previous versions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide anesthesiologists with updated practice guidelines.
- To promote high-quality patient care in anesthesia.
Main Methods:
- The CAS prepares and publishes the guidelines.
- Annual revisions ensure the guidelines remain current.
Main Results:
- The Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia Revised Edition 2014 are now in effect.
- The CAS encourages adherence to these guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Anesthesiologists are encouraged to follow the CAS guidelines.
- Individual professional judgment is essential for patient care decisions.
- The CAS disclaims liability for errors or omissions in guideline use.
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