Williams H, Reeves F
Robins Air Force Base, Robins, GA, USA.
Semin Perioper Nurs. 1998 Jan;7(1):14-20.
Depending on the anesthetic technique used and the position in which the patient is placed, the perioperative nurse knowledgeable in the implications of each technique will positively impact patient safety and management. This involves a thorough understanding of the systems affected and associated risks. Whether general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or monitored anesthesia care is provided, specific actions by the nurse facilitates teamwork.
