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Abstract Background Effective communication is critical for patient safety and surgical outcomes inside the operating room (OR). Labeled surgical caps have been proposed as a strategy to improve intraoperative communication..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  Toxic workplace environments in healthcare, characterised by discrimination, bullying, poor communication, and lack of support, have a negative effect on physicians’ well-being and patient safety. Anaesthesiologists and intensivists..

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Abstract In losing Lucian Leape to heart failure last 30 June, at the age of 94 years, we lost a rare physician whose insights fundamentally changed how clinicians and the..

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Abstract The cardiac surgical operating room is a complex, high risk environment dependent on efficient teamwork and communication between multiple role groups to deliver safe and effective care. As awareness..

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Abstract Background Smart digital technologies are rapidly transforming perioperative care through tools such as clinical decision support systems, wearable sensors, and electronic checklists. Despite growing adoption, their specific impact on..

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Abstract Introduction Perfusion accidents still threaten the safety of perfusion during open-heart surgery. To prevent these accidents and increase perfusion safety, it is important to first determine the profile of..

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Abstract The operating room is often viewed as a high-stakes, technical, and intensely specialized environment. While clinical precision and technological advancements have greatly improved surgical outcomes, one critical element remains..

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Abstract Background Patient safety science and debriefing approaches have historically tended to focus most heavily on Safety-I or “why things go wrong” and learning from unfavorable performance, root cause of..

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Abstract Background Healthcare staff adapt to challenges faced when delivering healthcare by using workarounds. Sometimes, safety standards, the very things used to routinely mitigate risk in healthcare, are the obstacles that..

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Introduction: Cardiac surgery is among the most delicate and high-risk procedures in modern medicine, and the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is central to its success. In this complex setting,..

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Abstract Introduction Unprofessional behaviors (UB) such as bullying and incivility among healthcare staff are a significant and pervasive issue, impacting staff wellbeing, and patient safety and experiences of care. Despite..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Safety in cardiac surgical procedures is predicated on effective team dynamics. This study associated operative team familiarity (ie, the extent of clinical collaboration among surgical team members) with..

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Abstract Background Communication failures contribute to quality gaps and may lead to serious safety events (SSEs) in the operating room (OR). Our perioperative services team experienced an increased rate of..

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Abstract Introduction Perfusion safety in cardiac surgery is vital, and this survey explores perfusion practices, perspectives, and challenges related to it. Specifically, it examines the readiness of on-call and emergency..

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Abstract Introduction In healthcare teams, psychological safety is associated with improved performance, communication, collaboration and patient safety. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) retrieval teams are multidisciplinary teams that initiate ECMO therapy for..

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Abstract This literature review examines perfusion safety in cardiothoracic surgery, with a primary focus on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and circulatory devices. PRISMA guidelines were followed and various databases, including PubMed,..

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Abstract Historical and current methodologies in patient safety are based on a deficit-based model, defining safety as the absence of harm. This model is aligned with the human innate negativity..

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Abstract This study aimed to evaluate intraoperative interruptions by frequency, type, interference and source, and preventive measures. The interruptions in the operating theatre were evaluated for 52 surgical procedures based..

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Abstract Introduction: Despite extensive evidence that shows clinical of superiority of MiECC, worldwide penetration remains low due to concerns regarding air handling and volume management in the context of a..

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Abstract Effectiveness of computer vision techniques has been demonstrated through a number of applications, both within and outside healthcare. The operating room environment specifically is a setting with rich data..

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Abstract Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and transfusion requirements with no significant thrombotic adverse effects. Postoperative seizures have been seen in cardiac surgical patients in association with patient (advanced age,..

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Abstract Background Crystalloid priming is a cost-effective, free from immunological reactions, and independent from human plasma delivery. However, there is some debate on the negative impact of low plasma colloid..

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Abstract Background and problem  The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist has been shown to improve patient safety as well as improving teamwork and communication in theatres. In 2009, it was made..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is a promising technique for the management of acute respiratory failure, but with a limited level of evidence to support its use outside..

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Abstract Pediatric cardiovascular services are responding to the dynamic changes in the medical environment, including the business of medicine. The opportunity to advance our pediatric cardiology field through collaboration is..