Unflagging Vigilance

by Cyrus B. Kapadia, M.D.

March 10, 1995

To the Editor

Every patient being monitored during surgery deserves unflagging vigilance by the anesthesia provider. Does any anesthesia training program teach otherwise?

Cyrus B. Kapadia, M.D. Morristown, NJ

P.O. Box 6668
Rochester, MN 55903
info@apsf.org

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