Speak Up: Navigating Anesthesia and Sedation Safely

Speak Up Brochure Name Institution Date Brochure title: Anesthesia and Sedation Date published: June 10, 2014 Target Group: General Audience, Patients, Health providers. Summary of the Article Anesthesia and sedation are common procedures in the health care industry. The Joint Commission has played a role in raising awareness of anesthesia and sedation to improve the health care system. It ensures that health care organizations provide quality services based on the recommended professional practices. According to (Schmidt), Nearly 40 million anesthetics are administered annually in the United States; hence, there is a need to raise awareness of the risks associated with anesthesia and sedation. This has prompted the Joint Commission in collaboration with other health organizations such as the American Association of Nurses and Anesthetists and the American Society of Anesthesiologists to bring to limelight the infographics on anesthesia and sedation. The infographics included in the article define anesthesia and Information to the general audience and the health care practitioners and professionals. It also addresses minor challenges such as the side effects. The speak-up program insists on seeing an anesthesia professional to give clarity on the after-surgery steps. The article also gives before-surgery infographics on personal arrangements before surgery and the dos and don’ts before and after surgery.