Tag Michael P. Bokoch

Intravenous Anesthetics

WHY INTRAVENOUS ANESTHETICS? Intravenous (IV) anesthetics are fundamental tools in the daily practice of modern anesthesia ( Box 8.1 ). One or more IV anesthetics will be administered in essentially any clinical encounter where a provider delivers anesthesia or sedation,…

Inhaled Anesthetics: Delivery Systems

Key Points ▪ The modern anesthesia workstation has evolved into a complex device with a number of safety features. However, if there is any possibility that the workstation or the breathing circuit is a potential cause of difficulty with ventilation…