title: Future use of computers in anesthesia.
abstract: Computers are beginning to appear in the operating room and intensive care units. At this time most computers are reserved for complex cases. However, it is now possible to discern what role the computer may play in the future, for routine cases. An outline of a conceivable integrated computerized system in anesthesia is presented.
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000639:trends*; D003199:Computer Systems; D006801:Humans; D008122:Local Area Networks