Anesthesiologists’ aseptic technique when preparing and administering bolus injections of drugs has not been extensively investigated. Their technique may sometimes be deficient and could to lead to surgical site and other postoperative infections. This study from New Zealand examines the extent to which microorganisms are injected by anesthesiologists in the…

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In response to concerns about patient safety and resident well-being, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in 2003 implemented regulations that limited resident duty hours to 80 hours per week, capped overnight shift lengths, and mandated minimum time off between shifts. In 2011, ACGME implemented further restrictions. However,…

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The goal of surgical safety checklists is to reduce risk and prevent patient harm by recognizing high-risk situations, optimizing communication, minimizing the incidence of errors, and improving latent conditions. The appropriately coached checklist implementation has been shown to reduce the incidence of perioperative complications and 30-day mortality. However, the association…

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