Journal of perioperative practice
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Tracheal intubation is used when a clear airway is difficult to achieve with a face mask or laryngeal mask, or if there is a risk of dislodgement of other forms of airway control. Tracheal intubation is considered to be an important part of patient management when a major intraoperative complication develops (for example anaphylaxis, massive haemorrhage or malignant hyperpyrexia).
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This paper outlines a study undertaken by Helen Lloyd to assess the impact of multi-skilled theatre practitioners on reducing cancellations in stand alone day surgery units in England and Wales. The author provides the background to the study together with an overview of the results. ⋯ It identifies what factors influence the efficiency of day surgery and operating theatre facilities, traditional staffing of operating theatres and day surgery facilities, together with other influencing factors for theatre utilisation. The author recieved partial funding from ERFF to complete her MBA in Health Service Management at Greenwich School of Management (accredited to University of Hull) in 2007.
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This article will look at the implementation of the National Service Framework (NSF) for children, young people and maternity services with specific reference to the segregation of children from adult patients, and the requirements for appropriately trained staff in the care of children, within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU).