Patient monitoring in theatres is an important aspect of delivering safe, optimal care and the AAGBI outlines the minimum standards of monitoring and the technologies required – both during surgery and recovery.
However, in some procedures, advanced monitoring may also be required. The Clinical Services Journal looks at some key technologies designed to improve outcomes.
The monitoring of patients’ vital signs – such as heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), electrocardiogram (ECG), temperature and blood pressure – is crucial to ensure the wellbeing of patients undergoing surgery, as well as for guiding treatment and care during their perioperative journey.
There is a multitude of technologies required to measure these vital signs and other key parameters – from pulse oximeters and capnography, to fluid optimisation and haemodynamic monitoring devices. This article looks at current guidance, the latest research and key technologies that form part of the theatre team’s armoury, in the pursuit of safer perioperative care.
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