Advances in perioperative quality and safety

For decades, safe surgery focused on intraoperative technique and decision-making. The traditional hierarchy placed the surgeon as the leader with ultimate authority and responsibility. Despite the advances in surgical technique and equipment, too many patients have suffered unnecessary complication...

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Published in:Seminars in pediatric surgery 2018-04, Vol.27 (2), p.92-101
Main Authors: Anderson, Kathryn T., Appelbaum, Rachel, Bartz-Kurycki, Marisa A., Tsao, KuoJen, Browne, Marybeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Prevention
Safety and quality
Surgical site infection
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Summary:For decades, safe surgery focused on intraoperative technique and decision-making. The traditional hierarchy placed the surgeon as the leader with ultimate authority and responsibility. Despite the advances in surgical technique and equipment, too many patients have suffered unnecessary complications and suboptimal care. Today, we understand that the conduct of safe and effective surgery requires evidence-based decision-making, multifaceted treatment approaches to prevent complications, and effective communication in and out of the operating room. In this manuscript, we describe three significant advances in quality and safety that have changed the approach to surgical care: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, evidence-based bundled prevention of surgical site infections, and the Surgical Safety Checklist.
ISSN:1055-8586
1532-9453
DOI:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2018.02.006