The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 26, 2018

Even though the patient was brain dead, it was imperative to maintain his or her vital signs and oxygenation at optimal levels to preserve the cardiac function for the eventual recipient. At the hospital we proceeded to the intensive care unit where we found the donor’s brain dead body connected to a ventilator and ICU monitors.

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Anesthesia Operating Room Vital Signs Post-Anesthesia 52

SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Intraoperative Assistance During surgery, Surgical Physician Assistants are active participants in the operating room, helping to: Provide exposure to the surgical site. Perform minor surgical procedures under the surgeon’s guidance. Monitor patients vital signs and communicate any concerns to the surgical team.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 12, 2015

I scanned the operating room monitors and confirmed that her vital signs were perfect. Judith Chang turned her back on the operating room table, and peeled off her surgical gloves. The surgical resident would conclude the task of sewing the skin closed. Her life was my responsibility. I stroked my chin.

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Operating Room Operation Vital Signs Nurse Anesthetist 52