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Case reports: response to a partial power failure in the operating room.

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¹Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239, USA.

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Operating room power failure is rare but critical. Proper planning and response by the anesthesia care team are essential for patient safety during emergency power outages.

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Healthcare Infrastructure
Patient Safety

Background:

Power supply failures in operating suites are infrequent but pose significant risks.
Maintaining uninterrupted power is crucial for critical medical procedures.

Observation:

A case report details a rare event where only emergency (red) power outlets failed in operating rooms.
The anesthesia care team and staff in 8 affected rooms with anesthetized patients generally responded appropriately.

Findings:

The optimal response to operating room power failures is not always intuitive.
Appropriate responses were observed, but highlight the need for clear protocols.

Implications:

Advanced planning for power supply disruptions is vital, extending from the operating room to the entire hospital infrastructure.
Robust emergency preparedness plans are necessary to ensure patient safety during critical power events.