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Archive > April, 2009 Vol. X, No. 4

Thinking of Buying...Anesthesia Carts

Easily access medications needed at the point of care.

John Craker, MSN, CRNA, MBA

It's not too much of a stretch to compare an anesthesia provider's workspace in the OR to the cockpit of an aircraft. Both environments place the items needed for control within arm's reach, immediately accessible for efficiency and ease of use. For anesthesia providers, the right anesthesia cart can assist in the delivery of quality patient care. Here are some factors to consider if you're making that purchasing decision.

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