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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 7
Documentation ........................................................................................... 11
Pre-Anesthesia ................................................................................................ 12
Intraoperative .................................................................................................. 22
Post-Anesthesia ............................................................................................. 28
Communication ........................................................................................ 34
Electronic Communication...................................................................... 40
CRNA Oversight ............................................................................................. 41
Medication Errors ..................................................................................... 51
MAC Anesthesia ............................................................................................. 51
Infusion Line Issues ..................................................................................... 52
Additional Indefensibility Issues ...................................................... 53
Positioning ......................................................................................................... 54
Dental Issues ................................................................................................... 55
Inappropriate Response to Emergencies ...................................... 57
Intraoperative Burns .................................................................................... 64
Anesthesia Awareness .............................................................................. 66
Distracting Devices ...................................................................................... 68
Conclusion ................................................................................................... 73
