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Anaesthetists Handbook - MEDICAL EDUCATION at University ...

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Awareness during anaesthesiaAwareness during anaesthesia[Dr Keith Clayton, January 2010]You must report all instances of anaesthesia awareness on a clinicaladverse event form.There have been <strong>at</strong> least three recent instances of awareness duringanaesthesia. The points below will help in prevention andmanagement of this major complic<strong>at</strong>ion.Pre-oper<strong>at</strong>ive visit• Talk to your p<strong>at</strong>ient.• Allay anxiety.• Build up rapport.Explan<strong>at</strong>ion• Describe the anaesthetic technique.• Explain invasive monitoring and intravenous access.• If using muscle relaxants tell the p<strong>at</strong>ient.• Answer all questions truthfully.Forewarn susceptible groups• Cardiovascular instability requiring light anaesthesia.• Open-heart surgery.• Caesarean section.• Trauma surgery.• Obesity.• Alcoholism.148 <strong>Anaesthetists</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> January 2010

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