Decision-making and safety in anesthesiology.

Marjorie P. Stiegler; Keith J. Ruskin

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Decision-making and safety in anesthesiology.

November 21, 2012

Stiegler MP, Ruskin KJ. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2012;25(6):724-729.

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This review recommends decision-making checklists to prevent cognitive errors and manage risks in anesthesiology.

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