Open Journal of Anesthesiology

The most recent articles from: Open J Anesthesiol April 2017

Open J Anesthesiol · Apr 2017

Does Checklist Implementation Improve Quantity of Data Transfer: An Observation in Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Omission of patient information in perioperative communication is closely linked to adverse events. Use of checklists to standardize the handoff in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) has been shown to effectively reduce medical errors. ⋯ Using a physical 12-item checklist for PACU handoff increased overall data transfer.

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