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Archive >  Ambulatory Anesthesia 2007

Monitoring Your Anesthesia Supplies

The right purchasing decisions should save money without compromising safety.

John Joseph Doyle, MD

Figuring accurate monthly orders for anesthesia supplies can be as tricky as measuring a dose of anesthetic. In both cases, too much or too little can be a waste and may even jeopardize patient safety. With the help of daily checklists and constant reporting of supply and anesthetic agent levels, you can titrate your ordering to levels that will save money without compromising safety.

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