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Perioperative Safety: Keeping Our Children Safe in the Operating Room

Kerwyn C Jones1, Todd Ritzman1

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|September 19, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Surgeons lead operating room teams to ensure child safety through clear communication, checklists, and a culture of accountability. This collaborative approach enhances patient safety in surgical settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Patient safety
  • Operating room management

Background:

  • The operating room environment necessitates a team-based approach to patient safety.
  • Children undergoing surgery require specific considerations for their safety and well-being.
  • Leadership plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the surgeon's pivotal role in ensuring pediatric patient safety within the operating room.
  • To outline key strategies for creating and maintaining a safe operating room environment for children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established patient safety protocols in surgical settings.
  • Emphasis on leadership responsibilities and team communication strategies.
  • Integration of Just Culture principles and standardized practices.

Main Results:

  • Surgeons are central figures in promoting a safety-conscious operating room team.
  • Effective communication tools like perioperative huddles are crucial.
  • Standardized procedures and checklists significantly improve safety outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A surgeon's leadership is essential for cultivating a safe pediatric operating room.
  • Implementing standardized practices, checklists, and Just Culture promotes a robust safety environment.
  • Team commitment to safety is paramount for protecting children during surgery.

Keywords:
ChecklistsHuddlesJust CulturePerioperative safetyProficiency

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