Description

This book of “ Recent Advances in Intensive Care and Anesthesia” is a timely introduction that will fill the gap that has arisen due to recent developments in cardiac surgery, newer mechanical cardiac support devices, and the associated management areas. The style includes boxes and bullet points, summary diagrams, key learning points, and references for further reading. This is an excellent way of presenting the key important aspects in patient management. one of the main duties of anesthesia and critical care providers is to provide patient safety. Strategies to reduce the occurrence of medication errors, appropriate monitoring practices, equipment care and knowledge, planification and mastery of non-technical skills during emergencies, as well as designing and sustaining a healthy work environment and adopting adequate staffing policies could have an impact on patient safety and positively influence patient outcomes in this setting. The development of simulation training and cognitive aids (e.g., checklists, emergency manuals) is also changing the approach to crises and is expected to encourage a deeper cultural change.