Anesthesia Safety in Otolaryngology

Andrew T Waberski; Alexandra G Espinel; Srijaya K Reddy

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2018.08.012

Anesthesia Safety in Otolaryngology

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;52(1):63-73. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2018.08.012. Epub 2018 Sep 22.

Authors

Andrew T Waberski¹, Alexandra G Espinel², Srijaya K Reddy³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, Children's National Health System, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
² Division of Otolaryngology, Children's National Health System, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
³ Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2200 Children's Way Suite 3116, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Electronic address: srijaya.k.reddy@vumc.org.

PMID: 30249444
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2018.08.012

Abstract

This article highlights the important relationship between the otolaryngologist and anesthesiologist, focusing on intraoperative patient safety for otolaryngologic surgery. In addition, consideration of preoperative history, physical examination, and potential postoperative complications helps guide the otolaryngologist and anesthesiologist in formulating an appropriate and collaborative management strategy.

Keywords: Airway management; Anesthesia; Otolaryngologic diseases; Patient safety.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Airway Management / methods*
Anesthesia / adverse effects
Anesthesia / standards*
Anesthesiology / methods
Anesthesiology / standards*
Humans
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / surgery
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Patient Safety / standards*
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Postoperative Complications / therapy