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Principles of Anaesthesia (view source)
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*During an anaesthetic it is important to monitor the patient to assess depth of anaesthesia as well as cardiovascular and respiratory status as well as temperature among others.
*During an anaesthetic it is important to monitor the patient to assess depth of anaesthesia as well as cardiovascular and respiratory status as well as temperature among others.
*It may be beneficial to have a patient on fluids during a procedure e.g. during a long procedure or in geriatric patients. Common fluids used are Hartmanns or 0.9% Soduim Chloride.
*It may be beneficial to have a patient on fluids during a procedure e.g. during a long procedure or in geriatric patients. Common fluids used are Hartmanns or 0.9% Soduim Chloride.
**If there is a concern about hypothermia in a patient that is receiving fluids then wrapping the giving set around a "warm hand" will warm the fluids prior to reaching the patient thereby aiding prevention of hyperthermia.
**If there is a concern about hypothermia in a patient that is receiving fluids then wrapping the giving set around a "warm hand" will warm the fluids prior to reaching the patient thereby aiding prevention of hypothermia.
==Post Operative Considerations==
==Post Operative Considerations==