[The role of anaesthesia in global health]
Emily Tegnell1, Jonna Idh2, Henrik Jörnvall3
1med dr, specialistläkare, anestesi och intensiv-vård, Sahlgrenska sjukhuset.
Abstract:
The article explores the role of anaesthesia in global health and highlights key initiatives such as the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery and the National Surgical, obstetric and Anaesthesia Plans (NSOAP). Recognizing the global disparities in anaesthesia education, the article mentions the varying standards of training for anaesthesia providers worldwide as well as the problem of low status of providers. The article underscores a shift in focus from traditional aid models to capacity-building approaches, risks associated with indiscriminate donations of tools and technology to low and middle-income countries, as well as both positive and negative aspects of investing in education and training programs. Furthermore, the article calls for the anaesthesia community to continue to provide decision makers with evidence to support investment in anaesthesia services.
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