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  • Title: [Learning from aviation - how to increase patient safety in surgery].
    Author: Renz B, Angele MK, Jauch KW, Kasparek MS, Kreis M, Müller MH.
    Journal: Zentralbl Chir; 2012 Apr; 137(2):149-54. PubMed ID: 21495002.
    Abstract:
    During the last years attempts have been made to draw lessons from aviation to increase patient safety in medicine. In particular similar conditions are present in surgery as pilots and surgeons may have to support high physical and mental pressure. The use of a few safety instruments from aviation is feasible in an attempt to increase safety in surgery. First a "root caused" accident research may be established. This is achievable by morbidity and mortality conferences and critical incident reporting systems (CIRS). Second, standard operating procedures may assure a uniform mental model of team members. Furthermore, crew resource management illustrates a strategy and attitude concept, which is applicable in all situations. Safety instruments from aviation, therefore, seem to have a high potential to increase safety in surgery when properly employed.
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