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Archive > September, 2009 Vol. X, No. 9

Anesthesia Alert

Preparing for Paperless Anesthesia Records

Adam Dorin, MD, MBA

The sheer volume of data streams that comprise the anesthesia patient chart make integrating anesthesia into the perioperative electronic medical record a challenging task — and one that not all anesthesia providers are convinced will improve the accuracy and efficiency of charting. Whether you're beginning to go paperless or upgrading your existing system, be sure to include your anesthesia providers in the planning process. Here are 4 questions and concerns they're likely to raise.

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