Threats to safety during sedation outside of the operating room and the death of Michael Jackson.
Webster CS, Mason KP, Shafer SL. Threats to safety during sedation outside of the operating room and the death of Michael Jackson. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2016;29 Suppl 1:S36-47. doi:10.1097/ACO.0000000000000318.
As use of anesthesia outside the operating room increases, the hazards associated with the practice are becoming more evident. This review discusses sedation in the ambulatory setting and highlights how factors related to the care environment, equipment, and teamwork contribute to the risks.