A Prospective Observational Study of EHR-Based Versus Virtual Desktop-Based Access to Pediatric Anesthesia Emergency...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Health Informatics
• Nursing Workflow Optimization

Background:

• Pediatric anesthesia emergencies require rapid responses.
• Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) algorithms serve as crucial cognitive aids.
• Current access methods via electronic health records (EHR) can cause delays.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficiency of a new one-click button for accessing SPA emergency algorithms.
• To compare the time taken to access algorithms using the new button versus the traditional EHR navigation.
• To assess the usability of the new algorithm access method.

Main Methods:

• Observational study comparing algorithm access times.
• Implementation of a one-click button in the EHR intraoperative navigator toolbar.
• Usability survey administered to operating room nurses.

Main Results:

• The one-click button significantly reduced the time required to access and display emergency algorithms.
• Nurses found the new method more efficient and user-friendly.
• Workflow interruptions were minimized with the integrated button.

Conclusions:

• A one-click button integrated into the EHR intraoperative navigator is an effective method for improving access to critical pediatric anesthesia emergency algorithms.
• This optimization can enhance response times during critical events.
• Streamlining access to cognitive aids supports better patient care in pediatric anesthesia.