Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Dec 2011
Editorial Comment[Intra-hospital transport: from aeronautic to medicine].
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Dec 2011
Review[Undesirable events during the perioperative period and communication deficiencies].
In recent decades, anaesthesia and surgery have undergone major scientific and technical developments. However, these improvements have not solved a recurring problem, communication deficiencies within teams in charge of surgical patients. Current figures show that 21% to 65% of accidents and errors in patient management during the perioperative period are related to communication problems. ⋯ To minimize the impact of these phenomena, it is important to improve standardization of information flow within operating theatres and to improve teamwork between anaesthetists and surgeons. This can be done through crew resource management training programs or simulation. This should ultimately contribute to minimise medical error and improve the overall quality of care provided to patients in operating theatres and during all the perioperative period.