Quality and safety in pediatric anesthesia: how can guidelines, checklists, and initiatives improve the outcome?
Hagerman NS, Varughese AM, Kurth D. Quality and safety in pediatric anesthesia: how can guidelines, checklists, and initiatives improve the outcome? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2014;27(3):323-9. doi:10.1097/ACO.0000000000000078.
Cognitive aids have been implemented as decision support tools in complex situations. This review highlights how checklists can help reduce catheter-associated infections, improve reliability of handoffs, and increase adherence to best practices in pediatric anesthesia.