by Michael Wong
Do you think that all patients after surgery should be monitored?
In the recent survey on ASA Standards and APSF Recommendations, 90% said “YES” (agreed) that “continuous electronic monitoring of oxygenation and ventilation should be available and considered for all patients”. This monitoring “would reduce the likelihood of unrecognized clinically significant opioid-induced depression of ventilation in the postoperative period.” Continue reading “Should all patients after surgery be continuous electronic monitored?”