Current opinion in anaesthesiology
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Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2021
ReviewTelemedicine for preanesthesia evaluation: review of current literature and recommendations for future implementation.
The in-person preanesthesia visit serves multiple purposes including identification and optimization of comorbid conditions as well as patient education. However, it imposes a significant burden on patients and healthcare providers. In this review, we define the scope of telemedicine and present the most up-to-date literature supporting its role for the preanesthesia evaluation. The opportunities and challenges are discussed and approaches to implementation of telemedicine in preanesthesia care are offered. Finally, the future of telemedicine as it pertains to preanesthesia care is examined. ⋯ Telemedicine will continue to expand and its application to the preanesthesia evaluation is a clear example of how technology will revolutionize anesthesia practice. In order for telemedicine to continue to expand in the postpandemic period, steps must be taken to ensure that healthcare facilities and providers keep up with the times.
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Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2021
ReviewGraduate medical education in anaesthesiology and COVID-19: lessons learned from a global pandemic.
The recent global pandemic has dramatically altered the anaesthesiology educational landscape in unexpected ways. It is important that we pause to learn from this crisis. ⋯ http://links.lww.com/COAN/A77.
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Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2021
ReviewPutting patients first: ambulatory surgery facilitates patient-centered care.
Ambulatory surgery is associated with improved patient experience while reducing overall costs without compromising patient safety. Patient-centered care is crucial for further expansion and success of ambulatory surgery because it is associated with superior patient experience and improved patient satisfaction. This article discusses the approach to improving patient-centered care and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). ⋯ Delivery of patient-centered care will require modification of the current approach to perioperative care. It is imperative to measure PROs by implementing a comprehensive continuous quality improvement program.
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Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2021
ReviewPatient safety education in anesthesia: current state and future directions.
Although patient safety is a core component of education in anesthesiology, approaches to implementation of education programs are less well defined. The goal of this review is to describe the current state of education in anesthesia patient safety and the ideal patient safety curriculum. ⋯ Patient safety education is crucial to the field of anesthesiology, particularly with the advancement of surgical and anesthesia technologies and increasing complexity of patients and procedures. The ideal patient safety curriculum in anesthesiology consists of simulation, adverse event investigation and analysis, and participation in process improvement. Efforts in education must adapt with changing technology, shifts in the way anesthesia care is delivered, and threats to physician wellness. Future efforts in education should harness emerging platforms, such as social media, podcasts, and wikis.