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Preventable anesthetic deaths are not the major perioperative problem

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The discovery of anesthesia in 1846 transformed medical practice. Although anesthesia-related mortality was initially high, major advances in drug safety and improved equipment reduced mortality more than 100-fold over the last century. Anesthesia machines have evolved to the point where several simultaneous mistakes are required to provoke patient harm. Enhanced monitoring, especially of oxygen saturation and expired PCO2, also played a crucial role in promoting patient safety. Anesthesia training is now considerably stronger than just a few decades ago.

Source: The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100821

Authors: Sara Medellin, Daniel I. Sessler

Institution: Cleveland Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,680