Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. — Paul Batalden, M.D. Introduction The surgical space is a high-risk environment where hazards lurk around every corner and for every patient. The patients who come to surgery are…
Perioperative teams A well-functioning perioperative surgical team is central to achieving the quadruple aim. , Superior outcomes can only occur when surgical team members are well and engaged in the process of improved patient outcomes. Surgical high-performance results from a…
Introduction This chapter presents an overview of medication safety hazards and mitigation strategies during the perioperative period. The goal of the chapter is to aid surgical team members to better appreciate the complexity and mitigate the risks of the medication…
Glossary of terms AGA American Gastroenterological Association ANZCA Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists ASGE American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy BIS Bispectral Index BMI Body mass index BPS Balanced propofol sedation CAD Coronary artery…