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Risk Silicosis is irreversible fibronodular lung disease caused by inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica (alpha-quartz or silicon dioxide) during occupational exposure. Currently, >1,000,000 workers are exposed, with 200–300 deaths/y; protection devices decrease incidence. Mostly >65 y of age Incidence…

As described throughout this book, non–operating room anesthesia (NORA) locations present a major challenge for safe anesthesia care. A vital quality improvement and risk management system is important to prevent patient harm and improve the quality of care. This chapter…