Surgical time out checklist with debriefing and multidisciplinary feedback improves venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in thoracic surgery: a prospective audit

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Authors

Richard Berrisford · Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Iain H. Wilson · Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

David Sanders · Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Abstract

Use of checklists alongside appropriate human factors training, debriefing and regular multidisciplinary communication can substantially improve VTE prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Patient Safety and Medication Errors Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Volume 41, Issue 6, pp. 1326-1329

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezr179

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