Table 2. Complications of Non-operating Room Anesthesia.
Death |
Stridor |
Wheezing |
Coughing |
Aspiration |
Desaturation |
Allergic reaction |
Apnea 15 seconds |
Cardiac arrest |
Hypothermia |
Laryngospasm |
Airway obstruction |
Agitation/delirium |
Inadequate anesthesia |
Iv related complications |
Unplanned intubation |
Prolonged anesthesia |
Secretions requiring treatment |
Unintended deep level of anesthesia |
Use of reversal agents-unplanned |
Vomiting (non-gastrointestinal procedure) |
Unexpected need for bag-mask ventilation |
Emergency sedation/anesthesia consultation required |
Unplanned admission to hospital or increase in level of care |
Unexpected change in heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate of 30% |