TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - ASA Monitoring Standards A1 - Holtan, Elizabeth E. A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. PY - 2014 T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam AB - Because of the possibility of frequent alterations of patient vital signs and physiology due to the administration of anesthesia, the anesthesiologist must monitor the patient to assess for problems and allow for ample time to intervene. One must apply monitors, observe, and interpret the data, as well as begin appropriate treatment when necessary. The purpose of monitoring is to promote optimal care of the patient and notice trends and abnormalities before they become irreversible. Even so, following these guidelines does not ensure any particular outcome for patients. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102567678 ER -