Use of Checklists for Trauma Anesthesia Standardization: Protocol for Trauma Preparedness
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Angel R. Jones (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Linda Stone
Abstract: Background: The trauma patient population arrives to the operating room with short notice and each patient has different levels of severity and complexity. Level 1 Trauma Centers are dedicated facilities that are equipped and staffed to manage the most critical trauma patients at any given time.Purpose: Preparedness is key when caring for trauma patients. A checklist was created to standardize the way anesthesia providers prepare the trauma operating rooms at an 800+ bed Level 1 Trauma Center in Southeastern United States. A “grab-and-go” Trauma Medication Box was also revamped with relevant trauma medications. Methods: Data was collected using pre surveys and post surveys that utilized a 5 point Likert scale. Results: Confidence in trauma operating room set up increased by 15%. Satisfaction of the trauma room set up increased by 19%. Satisfaction with the Trauma Medication Box increased by 11%. Conclusions: Standardization of trauma anesthesia room set up helps improve confidence levels of anesthesia providers to care for trauma patients. Standardization using a setup checklist also improves satisfaction scores of anesthesia providers.
Use of Checklists for Trauma Anesthesia Standardization: Protocol for Trauma Preparedness
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Other
- Language: English
- Date: 2023
- Keywords
- trauma, anesthesia, checklist