RESUMEN
Regional anaesthesia has become more popular in recent years with an emphasis on cost effectiveness, bed occupancy, and reduction in hospital acquired infections (HAls). Anaesthesia is a worrying time for any patient, but now the emphasis is to encourage patient empowerment by involving patients in their own care throughout their holistic journey. This article explores patient selection for regional anaesthesia, and the different types of central and peripheral blocks in line with national policies. The equipment required, pharmacology, toxicity of local anaesthetics, and their physiological effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems of the body will also be discussed.
Asunto(s)
Anestesia de Conducción/métodos , Enfermería de Quirófano/métodos , Anestesia de Conducción/efectos adversos , Anestesia de Conducción/clasificación , Anestesia de Conducción/enfermería , Anestésicos Locales/efectos adversos , Anestésicos Locales/envenenamiento , Anestésicos Locales/uso terapéutico , Monitoreo de Drogas , Humanos , Evaluación en Enfermería , Posicionamiento del Paciente , Selección de Paciente , Cuidados Preoperatorios/métodos , Cuidados Preoperatorios/enfermería , Administración de la SeguridadRESUMEN
More efficacious anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents have been introduced in vascular medicine and in the prevention of perioperative venous thromboembolisms. Patient management should be guided by familiarity with the pharmacology of coagulation-altering drugs and by consensus statements. The present paper reviews recommendations from the Austrian Task Force for Perioperative Coagulation which are based on thorough evaluation of the available pharmacological information and case reports. The consensus statement focuses on neuraxial and peripheral techniques and is designed to encourage safe and quality patient care.