Surgical Safety Checklist Essay
Surgical Safety Checklist
Before induction of anaesthesia
(with at least nurse and anaesthetist) Has the patient confirmed his/her identity, site, procedure, and consent? Yes Is the site marked? Yes Not applicable Is the anaesthesia machine and medication check complete? Yes Is the pulse oximeter on the patient and functioning? Yes Does the patient have a: Known allergy? No Yes Difficult airway or aspiration risk? No Yes, and equipment/assistance available Risk of >500ml blood loss (7ml/kg in children)? No Yes, and two IVs/central access and fluids planned
Before skin incision
(with nurse, anaesthetist and surgeon) Confirm all team members have introduced themselves by name and role. Confirm the patient’s name, procedure, and where the
Before induction of anaesthesia
(with at least nurse and anaesthetist) Has the patient confirmed his/her identity, site, procedure, and consent? Yes Is the site marked? Yes Not applicable Is the anaesthesia machine and medication check complete? Yes Is the pulse oximeter on the patient and functioning? Yes Does the patient have a: Known allergy? No Yes Difficult airway or aspiration risk? No Yes, and equipment/assistance available Risk of >500ml blood loss (7ml/kg in children)? No Yes, and two IVs/central access and fluids planned
Before skin incision
(with nurse, anaesthetist and surgeon) Confirm all team members have introduced themselves by name and role. Confirm the patient’s name, procedure, and where the