ABSTRACT
Which monitors are essential for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia?
Trained anaesthetist
Anaesthetic machine that has been checked, airway equipment, emergency drugs, self-inflating bag and alternative oxygen supply to be immediately available
ECG, blood pressure and oxygen saturations
FiO2, EtCO2 with capnography and inhalational agent concentration (±MAC)
Ventilating volumes and airway pressures
Temperature monitoring and peripheral nerve stimulation if muscle relaxant used
Depth of anaesthesia monitoring (e.g BIS or entropy) if total intravenous anaesthesia or muscle relaxant used