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CONTROL OF THE POLICY

The holder of the copy of this policy is responsible for maintaining it in good and safe condition and
in a readily identifiable and retrievable. The holder of the copy of this policy shall maintain it in status
by inserting latest amendments as and when the amended versions are received.

HR Manager is responsible for issuing the amended copies to the copyholders, the copyholder should
acknowledge the same and he /she should return the obsolete copies to the HR Manager. The
amendment sheet, to be updated (as and when amendments received) and referred for details of
amendments issued.

The manual is reviewed once a year and is updated as relevant to the hospital policies and procedures.
Review and amendment can happen also as corrective actions to the non-conformities raised during
the self-assessment or assessment audits by NABH. The authority over control of this manual is as
follows:

Preparation Approval Issue

HR MANAGER Hospital Name Accreditation coordinator

The procedure policy with original signatures of the above on the title page is considered as ‘Master
Copy’, and the photocopies of the master copy for the distribution are considered as ‘Controlled
Copy’. Distribution List of the policy:

S.No. Designation

1 Chairman :

2 HR Manager:

3 Accreditation Coordinator:

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DOCUMENTED PROCEDURES TO GUIDE THE ADMINISTRATION

OF ANESTHESIA

PURPOSE

To ensure safe and effective administration of anesthesia and monitoring of patients

SCOPE

All the patients undergoing surgery in the hospital

POLICY STATEMENT
The policy aims to establish guidelines for care of the patient as related to deep sedation/
anesthesia care, including pre-anesthesia assessment, intra operative monitoring and post
anesthesia recovery

TARGET AUDIENCE

Operation Theatre, IPD, Radiology, All patients undergoing surgery, Medical Director,
Manager- Hospital Administration

RESPONSIBILITY

Anesthetists, Nurses and technicians

DESCRIPTION

Indication and type of anesthesia (other than local anesthesia) shall be recorded in medical
file.
Pre-anesthesia assessment shall be done for all patient requiring anesthesia (routine and
emergency), and it shall be done before wheeling the patient to Operation Theatre. The pre-
anesthesia assessment shall result into an anesthesia plan which shall be recorded in medical
file. Consent shall be taken from patient before anesthesia (general or local) administration on
consent form for anesthesia. Intra procedure monitoring of the patient under anesthesia shall
be done and recorded. This shall include monitoring of following:
 Heart rate
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 Cardiac rhythm

 Respiratory rate

 Blood pressure

 Oxygen saturation

 Any other parameter as required

Post sedation, patient’s vitals shall be monitored at regular intervals till the patient recovers
completely. Documented criteria are followed to decide appropriateness of discharge from
recovery area (Criteria for discharge from recovery area)

PROCEDURE

Anesthesia Process Flow:

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There is documented policy and procedure for the administration of anesthesia

All patients for anesthesia have a pre –anesthesia assessment done by a qualified
individual

The pre anesthesia assessment results in formulation of an anesthesia plan which

is documented

An immediate pre-operative re-evaluation is documented

Informed consent for administration of anesthesia is obtained by the anesthesia

Anesthesia monitoring includes regular and periodic recording of heart rate, cardiac
rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, airway security and
patency and level of anesthesia

Each patient’s post anesthesia status is monitored and documented

S. Procedure Steps
No.
1.The r Record should include documentation of:

Pre anesthesia Evaluation:

A. Patient interview to assess:

 - Medical history
 - Anesthetic history
 - Medication history

B. Appropriate physical examination

C. Review of objective diagnostic data (e.g., laboratory, ECG, X-ray)

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D. Assignment of ASA physical status

E. E. Formulation of the anaesthetic plan and discussion of the risks and benefits
of the plan with the patient or the patient’s legal representative

F. Informed consent for the administration of anesthesia

2. 1. The anesthesiologist, before the delivery of anesthesia care, is responsible for:

1. 2. Reviewing the available medical record.

2 3. Interviewing and performing a focused examination of the patient to:

a. Discuss the medical history, including previous anaesthetic experiences and

medical therapy.

b. Assess those aspects of the patient’s physical condition that might affect
decisions regarding preoperative risk and management.

4. Ordering and reviewing pertinent available tests and consultations as necessary

for the delivery of anesthesia care.

5. Ordering appropriate preoperative medications.

6. Ensuring that consent has been obtained for the anesthesia care.

7. Documentation in the chart that the above has been performed.

3. Intraoperative/procedural anesthesia (time-based record of events)

A. Immediate review prior to initiation of anaesthetic procedures:

• Patient re-evaluation

• Check of equipment, drugs and gas supply

B. Monitoring of the patient (e.g., recording of vital signs).

C. Amounts of drugs and agents used, and times of administration.

D. The type and amounts of intravenous fluids used, including blood and blood
products, and times of administration.

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The technique(s) used.

F Unusual events during the administration of anesthesia.(Any adverse Event)

G. The status of the patient at the conclusion of anesthesia administration

4. THESE STANDARDS APPLY TO POST ANESTHESIA CARE IN ALL
LOCATIONS

Standard I

A Patients Who Have Received General Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia Or

Monitored Anesthesia Care Shall Receive

Appropriate Post anesthesia Management.

5. 1. Post anesthesia Care is given in recovery area, all patients who receive
anesthesia care shall be admitted to the Recovery area or its equivalent
except by specific order of the anesthesiologist responsible for the patient’s
care.
2. The medical aspects of care in the Recovery area (or equivalent area) shall
be governed by policies and procedures that have been reviewed and
approved by the Anesthesiologist

6. Standard II

A Patient Transported To The Recovery Shall Be Accompanied By A Member Of

The Anesthesia Care Team Who Is Knowledgeable About The Patient’s Condition.
The Patient Shall Be Continually Evaluated And Treated During Transport With
Monitoring And Support Appropriate To The Patient’s Condition.
7. Standard III

Upon Arrival In The Recovery Area The Patient Shall Be Re-Evaluated And A Verbal
Report Provided To The Responsible Recovery Area Nurse By The Member Of
The Anesthesia Care Team Who Accompanies The Patient.
8. 1. The patient’s status on arrival in the Recovery shall be documented by the
recovery nurse.

2 2. Information concerning the preoperative condition and the surgical/anaesthetic

course shall be transmitted to the Recovery nurse.

3. 3. The member of the Anesthesia Care Team shall remain in the Recovery until the
Recovery nurse accepts responsibility for the nursing care of the patient.

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9. Standard IV

The Patient’s Condition Shall Be Evaluated Continually In The Recovery room. The
patient shall be observed and monitored by methods appropriate to the patient’s
medical condition. Particular attention should be given to monitoring oxygenation,
ventilation, circulation, level of consciousness and temperature. During recovery
from all anaesthetics, a quantitative method of assessing oxygenation such as pulse
oximeter shall be employed in the initial phase of recovery.
10. Post-anesthesia

A. Patient evaluation on admission and discharge from the post anesthesia care
unit.

B. A time-based record of vital signs and level of consciousness. A time-based record

of drugs administered their dosage and route of administration throughout the
recovery stage.

D. Type and amounts of intravenous fluids administered, including blood and blood
products.

Any unusual events including post anesthesia or post procedural complications.

F Post anesthesia visits.

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Deep Sedation - A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be

easily aroused, but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation.
Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway and spontaneous
ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

Anesthesia - Consists of general anesthesia and spinal or major regional anesthesia. It does not
include local anesthesia. General anesthesia is a drug-induced loss of consciousness
during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation. The ability to
independently maintain ventilator function is often impaired. Patients often require
assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and positive pressure ventilation may be
required because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of
neuromuscular function. Cardiovascular function may be impaired.

Operative/other invasive procedures - Are those procedures involving puncture or incision of

the skin or insertions of an instrument or foreign material into the body, including but not

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limited to percutaneous aspirations and biopsies, catheterizations, endoscopies, and

implantation, excluding venipuncture, intravenous therapy, and injection of radiographic
contrast media.

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