Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards

Which technology allows an anesthesiologist to monitor a remote OR case in real time and provide guidance without being physically present?

Answer: Tele-anesthesia platforms with two-way audio-video and data feeds

Tele-anesthesia uses live bidirectional audio-video plus streamed monitor data to enable remote supervision and consultation during active cases.

When programming a smart infusion pump drug library for an opioid infusion, which safety parameter is most important to configure?

Answer: Dose error reduction software (DERS) hard and soft concentration limits

DERS hard limits prevent the pump from running a dose outside the safe range regardless of user input, while soft limits prompt clinician override confirmation.

Neuromuscular function is most accurately quantified at the point-of-care by which technology?

Answer: Quantitative acceleromyography or electromyography-based monitoring

Quantitative NMT monitors provide numeric TOF ratios, detecting residual paralysis (TOF <0.9) that clinical tests and tactile assessment regularly miss.

In artificial intelligence-assisted preoperative risk stratification tools, the AUC-ROC metric primarily reflects:

Answer: The model's ability to discriminate between patients who will vs. will not experience an adverse outcome

AUC-ROC measures discriminative ability: an AUC of 1.0 means perfect discrimination between outcome-positive and outcome-negative patients.

Which regulation requires anesthesia providers in the US to ensure that protected health information (PHI) transmitted through AIMS is encrypted and access-controlled?

Answer: HIPAA Security Rule

The HIPAA Security Rule mandates administrative, physical, and technical safeguards—including encryption and access control—for electronically transmitted PHI.

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) cerebral oximetry monitors in anesthesia measure which physiologic parameter?

Answer: Regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) of cortical tissue

Cerebral oximeters use near-infrared light to measure the ratio of oxygenated to total hemoglobin in cortical tissue, reporting regional saturation (rSO2).

Which feature distinguishes a fifth-generation (Gen 5) supraglottic airway device from earlier generations in terms of technology integration?

Answer: Built-in channel for flexible bronchoscope-guided intubation and gastric tube drainage

Gen 5 SADs such as the LMA Supreme or i-gel include a dedicated intubation channel and separate gastric drain port, enabling fiberoptic-guided intubation through the device.