Effect of Low‐flow Anesthesia Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of the Anesthesia Team

• DOI: 10.1016/s1607-551x(10)70067-x
• Publication Date: 2010-08-11T09:17:24Z
• Authors: Volkan Hanci; Serhan Yurtlu; Hilal Ayoğlu; Rahşan Dilek Okyay; Gülay Erdoğan; Mustafa Abduşoğlu; Esin Sayin; Işil Özkoçak Turan
• Keywords: Fresh gas flow

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect education on knowledge, attitude and behavior anesthesiology staff residents towards low‐flow anesthesia. in Department Anesthesia Reanimation, Zonguldak Karaelmas University were given theoretical practical training delivering To their attitudes behaviors toward anesthesia, we collected data during 6 months before training, first 3 after at 4–6 training. follow‐up records, operation time, volatile anesthetic agent used, amount (in liters) fresh gas low mid‐anesthesia recorded all three stages. A total 3,158 patients received general anesthesia inhalation used 3,115 these patients. Our group consisted 2,752 who had no absolute or relative contraindications While mean flow 4.00 ± 0.00 L/min level dropped 2.98 3.26 following months. significantly lower two post‐training assessments than ( p < 0.05). In conclusion, may be more frequently if educational seminars are provided anesthetists. use increase further by allocating time technique programs regular intervals.