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WHAT ANESTHESIOLOGISTS DO… AN EXAMPLE ANESTHETIC

The Anesthesia Consultant

An anesthesia machine, with the vital signs monitor screen on the left, and the electronic medical records computer screen on the right. His vital signs are heart rate = 100, BP = 150/80, respiratory rate = 20 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation 95% on room air, and temperature 100.2 Dr. A meets Mr. Doe and interviews him.

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ANESTHESIA IN OUTER SPACE 

The Anesthesia Consultant

Medical kits on board will include a basic vital signs monitor, a mechanical ventilator, an ultrasound machine, suction, airway equipment, and a limited range of drugs with protocols regarding how to use them. Medical checklists will aim to ensure patient safety and help the astronauts gain familiarity with medical equipment and drugs.