Monitoring

Introduction Monitoring refers to the monitoring of various circulatory parameters and physiological functions of a patient during an operation. Typically, the physician in charge is an anesthesiologist. Depending on the type of surgery, there are different forms of monitoring, which can be extended by certain elements as required. In the following, the basic monitoring, i.e. … Monitoring

Oxygen saturation (SpO2) | Monitoring

Oxygen saturation (SpO2) To monitor the oxygen content of the blood, the patient is usually fitted with a special clamp (pulse oximeter) on one finger of one hand. This clamp emits red light of different wavelengths. Since the blood absorbs different wavelengths depending on oxygen saturation, the device can determine a saturation value from this. … Oxygen saturation (SpO2) | Monitoring

Temperature measurement | Monitoring

Temperature measurement The measurement of body temperature is also an important part of the monitoring.Typically, the measurement is made in the nasopharynx or in the esophagus. This is important because the body can cool down quickly during anesthesia, as anesthetics adjust the set point of the body temperature. This also explains the frequently observed cold … Temperature measurement | Monitoring

Extended monitoring | Monitoring

Extended monitoring The extension of the basic monitoring may be indicated for certain procedures and patients. This is especially true for patients with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases or patients requiring intensive care. The EEG records the brain waves. This provides information on the depth of anaesthesia and the blood flow in the brain. The EEG is … Extended monitoring | Monitoring