The care of the patient remains the responsibility of the anaesthetist up to discharge for ambulatory procedures or ward transfer for inpatient procedures.
Options for anaesthesia and all aspects of perioperative care, including risks and benefits, should be discussed with the patient by the responsible anaesthetist.
Departments should facilitate the collection of data required for anaesthetists undertaking major vascular cases to keep a personal logbook.
Options for anaesthesia and all aspects of perioperative care, including risks and benefits, should be discussed with the patient by the responsible anaesthetist.
Anaesthetists with a specific interest in orthopaedics and trauma should deliver regular theatre sessions to ensure the maintenance of their skills and experience.
Patients undergoing sedation or general anaesthesia by an anaesthetist should have appropriate preoperative assessment with appropriate risk stratification.
Departments should facilitate the collection of data required for anaesthetists undertaking major vascular cases to keep a personal logbook.
There should be a forum for discussion of matters relevant to both surgeons and anaesthetists, for example protocol development and critical incidents.
Anaesthetists should demonstrate engagement with ongoing education and CPD as required.83
An anaesthetist should have overall responsibility for the transport of patients from theatre to the PACU.6
