Safety guidelines from many different medical specialties have been developed and are frequently used to establish a standard of care. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery appointed a committee to produce a review of anesthesia safety for cosmetic surgeons. This document is not intended to represent a standard of care, but reflects what the committee considers to be key elements of practice that benefit patient safety when anesthesia is being used as part of the practice of cosmetic surgery.
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