July - Ambulatory Anesthesia Table of Contents 5 Tips for Smoother IV Starts Follow these steps for better access to difficult-to-find veins. 6 Steps to Safer Medication Storage Ensure drugs are secure, kept in the right place and ready when you need them. Monitoring High-Risk Patients Continuous electronic monitoring may provide an early-detection solution. The Advantages of Avoiding Opioids Alternative approaches to managing post-op pain are ideally suited for high-acuity patients. Warming Your High-Acuity Patients Why you should aggressively maintain normothermia in these individuals. What Belongs in the Crash Cart? Prepare your facility for emergencies with this drawer-by-drawer breakdown of must-have medications and devices. Who's at Risk for Difficult Airways? Take the challenge out of challenging intubations with proper planning and the right tools. Why Regional Benefits Overweight Patients Avoiding or limiting general anesthesia lets you sidestep a host of potential obesity-related complications. DID YOU SEE THIS?