HIMSS Word of the Day #145: Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS)
An anesthesia information management system (AIMS) is a specialized electronic record that captures and displays patient data throughout the perioperative period, especially during anesthesia care. This post explains how AIMS integrate with monitors and the EHR, their benefits for safety, billing, and quality, challenges such as data artifacts and alerting, and roles for CRNAs and perioperative nurses.