Description

“Non-Operating Room Anesthesia” (NORA) refers to the practice of providing anesthesia services outside traditional operating rooms, such as in various procedural areas and diagnostic suites. NORA has become an important and rapidly evolving field within anesthesiology. Here is an overview of key aspects related to NORA:

1. Procedural Areas:
   • NORA encompasses anesthesia services in a wide range of procedural areas, including interventional radiology, endoscopy suites, cardiac catheterization labs, and electrophysiology labs.
2. Types of Procedures:
   • NORA supports a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including vascular and interventional radiology procedures, gastrointestinal endoscopies, bronchoscopies, and cardiac catheterizations.
3. Patient Population:
   • NORA often involves caring for patients with complex medical conditions, including those undergoing minimally invasive interventions and diagnostic tests.
4. Anesthesia Techniques:
   • Anesthesiologists and anesthesia providers utilize different techniques in NORA, including sedation, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and general anesthesia, depending on the patient’s needs and the procedure.
5. Patient Assessment:
   • Preoperative assessment remains a critical aspect of NORA, and anesthesia providers evaluate patients’ medical history, current health status, and anesthesia risks.