Clinical Anesthesia Near Misses and Lessons Learned

Those familiar with the 1st edition of this book from 2008 will recognize the original 62 cases that have been modernized with updated references and enjoy the addition of 41 brand new cases. Clinical Anesthesia: Near Misses and Lessons Learned,

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Clinical Anesthesia

Near Misses and Lessons Learned Second Edition

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Clinical Anesthesia

John G. Brock-Utne

Clinical Anesthesia Near Misses and Lessons Learned

Second Edition

John G. Brock-Utne, MA, MD, PhD, FFA(SA) Department of Anesthesia Stanford University Stanford, CA, USA

ISBN 978-3-319-71466-0    ISBN 978-3-319-71467-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71467-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017962311 1st edition: © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2008 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

To the next generation: Matthew B. Brock-Utne Tobias J. Brock-Utne Anders C. Brock-Utne Jasper L. Brock-Utne Stefan S. Brock-Utne Charlotte E. Brock-Utne

Foreword

Training of anesthesiologists has changed dramatically during my 20+ years in academics. More and different clinical rotations have become required for residents, often at the expense of time spent in the relatively “mundane” environment of the operating room. But the operating room and similar sites are where most anesthesiologists will practice their specialty. With less time for training, how can anyone possibly learn how to respond to every unusual, rare, and occasionally life-­ threatening anesthetic emergency that can arise during routine clinical care? Simulation labs have been a wonderful addition, but often it is little tricks combined with outside of the box thinking, that is, the fine polish needed to become a true consultant in anesthesiology. In the newest edition of Clinical Anesthesia: Near Misses and Lessons Learned, Dr. John Brock-Utne presents multiple examples of real, unique, and una