A method for measuring system safety and latent errors associated with pediatric procedural sedation.

George Blike; Klaus Christoffersen; Joseph P Cravero; Steven K Andeweg; Jens Jensen

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A method for measuring system safety and latent errors associated with pediatric procedural sedation.

July 27, 2005

Blike G, Christoffersen K, Cravero JP, et al. Anesth Analg. 2005;101(1):48-58, table of contents.

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The authors describe a method for using a simulated scenario to identify latent failures. Reviewing videotape of the simulation revealed vulnerabilities in the system even though regulations were met.

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