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WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

Run this world-renowned checklist for every patient on the day of surgery
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Introduction:
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Enter patient information
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Before induction of anaesthesia:
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Confirm at least a nurse and anaesthetist are present
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Ensure all details have been confirmed by the patient
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Is the site marked?
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Is the anaesthesia machine and medication check complete?
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Is the pulse oximeter on the patient and functioning?
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Does the patient have a...
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Before skin incision:
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Confirm the nurse, anaesthetist and surgeon are present
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Confirm all team members have introduced themselves by name and role
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Confirm the patient's name, procedure, and where the incision will be made
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Has antibiotic prophylaxis been given within the last 60 minutes?
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State anticipated critical events (to surgeon)
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State anticipated critical events (to anaesthetist)
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State anticipated critical events (to nursing team)
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Is essential imaging displayed?
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Before patient leaves operating room:
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Confirm the nurse, anaesthetist and surgeon are present
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Ensure the nurse verbally confirms the following...
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State key concerns for recovery and management
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