Checklist: A key to safety Kaur Harpreet1, Shukla Veena2,*, Khetarpal Ranjana3, Pandian Magila Muthuramalinga4 1Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesia, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan 2Senior Specialist, Dept. of Anaesthesia, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan 3Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesia, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab 4Consultant Anaesthesia, Dept. of Anaesthesia, Gem Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India *Corresponding Author: Email: drshuklaveena@gmail.com
Online published on 3 January, 2019. Abstract Modern medicine involves highly specific and sophisticated techniques and equipments. However, human errors as well as equipment failure may lead to fatal accidents an increase in the cost of health care. Using checklist as tool for surgical safety involves safe anaesthesia, maintenance of open airway, correct surgical site, infection control and efficient communications and team work. Although no checklist is universal or guarantees absolute safety, an effective checklist has a patient centered approach and keeps patient safety and comfort a priority. Top Keywords Checklist, Patient safety, Health care, Anaesthesia equipment. Top |