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Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia - Revised Edition 2017
Gregory Dobson1, Matthew Chong2, Lorraine Chow2
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
|November 13, 2016
Summary
The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) annually updates its Anesthesia Practice Guidelines to ensure high-quality patient care. Anesthesiologists must use professional judgment when applying these guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Guidelines
Background:
- The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) developed the 2017 Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia.
- These guidelines are subject to annual revision and supersede all previous versions.
Framework:
- The CAS reserves the right to control the publication and distribution of its guidelines.
- The guidelines aim to ensure high-quality patient care.
Implementation:
- Canadian anesthesiologists are encouraged to adhere to the CAS practice guidelines.
- Individual professional judgment is essential for patient-specific circumstances.
Implications:
- The CAS does not guarantee specific patient outcomes.
- The CAS is not liable for errors or omissions in the application of the guidelines.
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