PITFALLS IN ANAESTHETIC PRACTICE

Pitfalls in Ophthalmic Practice

Anaesthetic monitoring: clinical practice in anaesthetic rooms and theatres.

Twenty anaesthetic rooms and operating theatres in Northern Ireland were visited in both 1990 and 1992. Data was collected on the availability and use of anaesthetic monitoring. In the anaesthetic rooms there were few pulse oximeters. In the theatres more monitors were available and in use. Some change in practice had occurred between 1990 and 1992, notably an increase in the monitoring of vent...

CLINICAL PRACTICE Distraction and interruption in anaesthetic practice

Editor’s key points † This important study provides evidence of how distractions in anaesthesia practice can compromise patient safety. † The authors observed 30 procedures and held interviews for qualitative data gathering. † Of 424 distracting events, 92 (22%) were judged to have negative effect. † This study provides insight into how anaesthetists can develop strategies to manage distraction...

Prospects and Pitfalls in Theory and Practice

Some pitfalls in general practice research.