Open AccessReferrral systems development and survey of perioperative and critical care referral to anesthetists
Author(s) -
P L Narendra,
Harihar V Hegde,
Maroof Ahmad Khan,
Dayanand G Talikoti,
Samson Nallamilli
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.207072
Subject(s) - medicine , referral , perioperative , sedation , emergency medicine , anesthesiology , medical emergency , general surgery , anesthesia , family medicine
Anesthetists come in contact with more than two-third of hospital patients. Timely referral to anesthetists is vital in perioperative and remote site settings. Delayed referrals, improper referrals, and referrals at inappropriate levels can result in inadequate preparation, perioperative complications, and poor outcome.