Abstract Many quality improvement (QI) interventions can be complex, comprising multiple inter-related components that target a range of factors which may lead to change. Some of these components can be..
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Abstract An overarching goal for surgery is to deliver high-quality care, defined as being safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered, timely, and equitable, but achieving this multicomponent goal has proved challenging. The last..
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Abstract The use of clinical debriefing promotes team reflexivity, aligns with Safety II principles and allows organisation leaders to engage clinicians in collaborative change. There is ample evidence of its..
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Abstract Improvement of operating room efficiency regarding perioperative blood product transfusion is fundamental for surgical patients. The aim of this study was to 1) assess the use of cryoprecipitate in..
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Abstract Rationale Pneumonia remains the most common major infection after cardiac surgery despite numerous preventive measures. Objectives To prospectively examine the timing, pathogens, and risk factors, including modifiable management practices,..
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Abstract Objectives: The armamentarium of cardiac surgery continues to expand, and the cardiac intensivist must be familiar with a broad spectrum of procedures and their specific management concerns. In the..
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