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Eduardo Sucupira1, Renato Matta2, Patrícia Zuker1
1Full member of SBCP, Santa Casa da Misericórdia Hospital of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|August 7, 2016
Summary
A new safety checklist for aesthetic plastic surgery improved patient safety and professional attitudes. The tool helped identify risks and encouraged teamwork in perioperative care.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Iatrogenic events affect approximately 10% of patients, with over half occurring in the perioperative setting.
- Developing effective safety protocols is crucial for mitigating risks in surgical environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a comprehensive safety checklist specifically for aesthetic plastic surgery.
- To assess the checklist's functionality and impact on patient safety and professional practices.
Main Methods:
- An expanded safety checklist was created based on the WHO 2009 model, tailored for aesthetic plastic surgery.
- Data from 486 patients undergoing elective procedures were collected between October 2013 and October 2015.
- Checklist adherence and complication rates were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The checklist was applied to 486 patients (88% female), with liposuction being the most common procedure (30%).
- Residents showed the highest adherence (98%).
- Observed complications included seromas (7%) and hematoma (0.2%).
Conclusions:
- The checklist facilitated data collection and risk identification in aesthetic plastic surgery.
- Its implementation led to positive shifts in professional attitudes towards patient safety and teamwork.
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