Section II
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology

ASA guidelines mandate use of a pulse oximeter, noninvasive blood pressure, and central venous pressure monitoring during delivery of anesthesia. The standard EKG lead setup in the operating room can demonstrate good function of the SA node of the heart. Standard IV tubing can be connected to a pressure transducer and central venous catheter to measure central venous pressure. Automated oscillometric blood pressure cuffs measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.