Abstract
Nonoperating room anesthesia (NORA) procedures have seen a significant growth over the years along with an increase in the complexity and severity of cases. Providing anesthesia care in these often-unfamiliar locations is risky, and complications are common. This review aims to report the most recent updates regarding managing anesthesia-related complications in patients undergoing procedures in non-operating room locations. Surgical innovations, advent of new technology, and the economics of a healthcare environment that strives to improve value by decreasing costs, has expanded the indications for and complexity of NORA cases. In addition, an aging population with increasing comorbidity burden, requirements for deeper levels of sedation have all increased the risk of complications in NORA environments. In such a situation, improvement in monitoring and oxygen delivery techniques, better ergonomics of NORA sites and development of multidisciplinary contingency plans are likely to improve our management of anesthesia-related complications. Delivery of anesthesia care in out-of-operating room locations is associated with significant challenges. Meticulous planning, close communication with the procedural team, establishing protocols and pathways for help, along with interdisciplinary teamwork can facilitate safe, efficient, and cost-effective procedural care in the NORA suite.
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