Office-Based Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review and 2019 Update.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety Research
• Medical Procedure Safety

Background:

• Patient safety in office-based settings has gained fundamental importance over the past 25 years.
• There has been an exponential growth in the complexity of patients and procedures within these settings.
• The need for robust patient safety protocols is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the growing importance of patient safety in office-based settings.
• To outline current research efforts aimed at enhancing patient safety.
• To emphasize the need for standardization and accountability in patient care.

Main Methods:

• Review of current research trends in patient safety.
• Focus on the development of customizable safety checklists for patients and providers.
• Adaptation of emergency manuals for office-based settings.

Main Results:

• Research is actively developing customizable safety checklists.
• Emergency manuals are being adapted for unique office-based challenges.
• Legislative changes and accreditation are being pursued for standardization.

Conclusions:

• Patient safety is a fundamental and evolving concern in office-based settings.
• Customizable checklists and adapted emergency manuals are key research areas.
• Standardization through legislation and accreditation is vital for accountability and safety.