Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: REVIEW papERprotocols, and human factors that collectively contribute to errors or inefficiencies, particularly in high-stress situations like medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest.Latent safety threats enable active errors to precipitate adverse events or harm patients.4 Correcting active errors alone may offer short-term solutions if underlying latent conditions that facilitate errors are not also addressed.LSTs represent potential hazards that need to be mitigated proactively to prevent errors and enhance safety, emphasizing the importance of identifying and improving latent conditions before active errors manifest.[4][5][6] During cardiac arrest management, the impact of LSTs can be profound and detrimental.Effective management of cardiac arrest hinges on rapid and coordinated interventions, including CPR, defibrillation, and administration of medications.However, LSTs can impede these critical actions in several ways: Communication BreakdownsEffective communication among healthcare team members during cardiac arrest is vital for swift and coordinated action.Clear roles and responsibilities ensure that CPR and defibrillation can be initiated promptly, maximizing the chances of patient survival.Timely updates on the patient's condition allow for informed decision-making, guiding ongoing resuscitation Latent safety threats (LSTs) are subtle but critical vulnerabilities embedded within healthcare systems.They remain dormant until triggered by specific conditions, posing a significant risk to patient safety and clinical outcomes if left unrecognized or unaddressed.These threats typically manifest as systemic issues within healthcare organizations, encompassing deficiencies in organizational structure, procedural protocols, communication
Source: Journal of Medical Academics
Author: Hritika Sharma
Institution: D.Y. Patil University
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405956386