Clinical Anesthesia: Near Misses and Lessons Learned

by John G. Brock-Utne

Residents, fellows, and practising certified registered nurse anesthetists will benefit from the retelling of these actual near misses, the solutions chosen at the time, and a retrospective analysis of those solutions that includes tips for how the problems could have been avoided altogether or resolved differently. An excellent study aid for the American Board of Anesthesiology oral exam and a useful teaching tool for faculty, since near misses such as these are relatively rare and other than reading about them, there really is no way to be prepared to successfully manage such crises. As such, even experienced anesthesiologists and CRNAs will find this to be a worthy purchase.

362 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2007

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have the kindle edition. This little book is an excellent set of clinical vignettes; each one presents a case requiring an unusual or unorthodox but ultimately practical solution. I utilize it when reviewing teaching cases with my students; some of them have arrived at the same solution the author, others have been stymied, and still others have come up with a new paradigm. Some techniques (like Omar's Slave) I have incorporated into my clinical practice and utilize frequently. However, the best lesson pervading this slim volume is the importance of teamwork and clear communication in avoiding crises.