8 Ways to Make Anesthesia Safer

1. Put together an excellent team; 2. Have the right equipment; 3. Allow for some quality time with the patient; 4. Tailor the drugs to the patient; 5. Create the best vascular access; 6. Be prepared for the worst; 7. Bring the patient back safely and on time; 8. Get the anesthesia provider involved in OR design; Protecting our patients; Ambu; Ambu. 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