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Topic: Spinal/ Epidurals in Inductions room and then transport to OR - Repost from list (Read 1737 times)
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drsleep4
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This is a reposting from the AACD Listserv
Greetings all,
In an effort to improve turnover,
We want to attempt an "induction room" model for our busy ortho service. We would like to do periferal blocks and spinal/epidural blocks in an induction room and then transport the patient a short distance when the room is ready. We are looking for practices who either employ or have employed this model in the past for guidance.
Thank you.
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« Last Edit: August 14, 2006, 02:42:06 PM by drsleep4 »
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drsleep4
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Reposting from Listserv
We have routinely done these in an area off of the PACU we called the "line-up" area. It had full monitoring capability, oxygen, suction, all the supplies necessary for doing blocks and placing invasive monitors, and resuscitation equipment. So there is no safety issue.
The issue may be availability of an anesthesiologist to place the block and attend the patient once the block is placed. Once the block is placed, there really should be either an anesthesiologist or CRNA in constant attendance with the patient. We had anesthesia techs who would set up things for the blocks and assist with positioning, placement, etc. They can have the patient positioned with monitors in place when the anesthesiologist arrives so all he/she needs to do is don gloves and do the block. Good luck.
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