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By Brian J. Thomas, JD We examine the increasing incidents of distractions in the operating room that potentially threaten patient safety and increase anesthesia providers’ exposure to litigation and other negative consequences. Specifically, distractions from the use of personal electronic devices in the operating room for purposes not related to patient care are reportedly widespread […]
Read Moreby Maria Magro, PhD, CRNA, and Matthew Weinger, MD Distractions in the perioperative work environment can be attributed to many sources. When considering distractions, one must distinguish those that are externally imposed from those that are internally motivated. Many of the externally imposed distractions may be considered interruptions from the environment, other team members, or […]
Read MoreAuthors: Stefania Crotti, M.D. et al Anesthesiology February 23, 2017. Background: We evaluate the clinical feasibility of spontaneous breathing on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the interactions between artificial and native lungs in patients bridged to lung transplant or with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Methods: The clinical […]
Read MoreAuthors: Erin E. Hurwitz, M.D. et al Anesthesiology February 23, 2017 Background: Despite its widespread use, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)-Physical Status Classification System has been shown to result in inconsistent assignments among anesthesiologists. The ASA-Physical Status Classification System is also used by nonanesthesia-trained clinicians and others. In 2014, the ASA developed and approved […]
Read MoreThe Anesthesia Professional’s Role in Patient Safety During TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Benjamin Franklin Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is quickly becoming an everyday procedure seen in operating rooms and cardiac catheterization suites throughout the country. With aortic stenosis being one of the most common […]
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