Management of Operating Room Critical Events.

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Management of Operating Room Critical Events.

November 18, 2020

Hannenberg AA, ed. Anesthesiol Clin. 2020;38(4):727-922.

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Anesthesiology critical events are uncommon, and yet they have great potential for harm. This special issue focuses on management of, and preparation for, perioperative critical events and rescue should they occur. The authors highlight simulation training, debriefing, and cognitive aids as methods for improving safety in the operating room.

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