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Surgical Safety Checklist

Surgical Safety Checklist

John F. Smith

Channel: John F. SmithPublished on Jan 2, 2012

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Before Induction of Anaesthesia
- Has the patient confirmed his/her identity, site, procedure, and consent?
- Is the surgical site marked?
- Is the anaesthesia machine and medication check complete?
- Is the pulse oximeter on the patient and functioning?
- Does the patient have a known allergy?
- Does the patient have difficult airway or aspiration risk?
- Does the patient have Risk of >500ml blood loss (7ml/kg in children)?
Before Skin Incision
- Confirm all team members have introduced themselves by name and role.
- Confirm the patient's name, procedure, and where the incision will be made.
- Has antibiotic prophylaxis been given within the last 60 minutes?
- What are the critical or non-routine steps?
- How long will the case take?
- What is the anticipated blood loss?
- Are there any patient-specific concerns?
- Has sterility (including indicator results) been confirmed?
- Are there equipment issues or any concerns?
- Is essential imaging displayed?
Before Patient Leaves Operating Room
- Confirm the name of the procedure.
- Confirm completion of instrument, sponge and needle counts.
- Confirm specimen labelling (read specimen labels aloud, including patient name).
- Confirm whether there are any equipment problems to be addressed.
- What are the key concerns for recovery and management of this patient?

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John F. Smith

Channel: John F. SmithPublished on Jan 2, 2012

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