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What is the most common complication associated with poorly placed percutaneous endogastrostomy (PEG)?
What is the most common complication associated with poorly placed percutaneous endogastrostomy (PEG)?
Which complication is specifically associated with a carotid artery intervention?
Which complication is specifically associated with a carotid artery intervention?
What is the potential sequela from a peripheral limb artery intervention?
What is the potential sequela from a peripheral limb artery intervention?
What is a common neurologic complication following a lymph node biopsy?
What is a common neurologic complication following a lymph node biopsy?
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Which of the following is a recognized complication of tube thoracostomy?
Which of the following is a recognized complication of tube thoracostomy?
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Which complication is commonly associated with anesthetic procedures?
Which complication is commonly associated with anesthetic procedures?
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Which organ system complication is associated with surgery on the thyroid and parathyroid glands?
Which organ system complication is associated with surgery on the thyroid and parathyroid glands?
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What is a common cardiovascular complication following surgery?
What is a common cardiovascular complication following surgery?
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Which of the following is a respiratory system complication?
Which of the following is a respiratory system complication?
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What surgical procedure could potentially lead to superior laryngeal nerve injury?
What surgical procedure could potentially lead to superior laryngeal nerve injury?
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What percentage of excess spending is attributed to prescription medications?
What percentage of excess spending is attributed to prescription medications?
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing medical errors?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing medical errors?
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According to the Donabedian model, which aspect does NOT pertain to types of improvement?
According to the Donabedian model, which aspect does NOT pertain to types of improvement?
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What concept suggests that best professionals can still make significant errors due to underlying conditions?
What concept suggests that best professionals can still make significant errors due to underlying conditions?
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What is the primary focus of high reliability organizations in managing errors?
What is the primary focus of high reliability organizations in managing errors?
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Which of the following best explains the relationship outlined in the structure-process-outcome model?
Which of the following best explains the relationship outlined in the structure-process-outcome model?
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In the context of medical care, which area accounts for 25% of excess spending?
In the context of medical care, which area accounts for 25% of excess spending?
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What is the key component of creating a culture of safety in high reliability organizations?
What is the key component of creating a culture of safety in high reliability organizations?
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Which of the following is primarily associated with postoperative ileus?
Which of the following is primarily associated with postoperative ileus?
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What is the most common cause of postrenal renal failure?
What is the most common cause of postrenal renal failure?
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In ventilated patients, what is the second most common infection?
In ventilated patients, what is the second most common infection?
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Which agent is classified as a newer opioid receptor antagonist?
Which agent is classified as a newer opioid receptor antagonist?
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What does the term 'FRIENDS' refer to in gastrointestinal complications?
What does the term 'FRIENDS' refer to in gastrointestinal complications?
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Which surgical field has the highest percentage of complications attributed to technical errors?
Which surgical field has the highest percentage of complications attributed to technical errors?
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What is the main factor that can change a patient's feeling from litigious to non-litigious?
What is the main factor that can change a patient's feeling from litigious to non-litigious?
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What is the risk associated with robotic surgery according to the content?
What is the risk associated with robotic surgery according to the content?
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Which complication is most likely following the placement of central venous access catheters?
Which complication is most likely following the placement of central venous access catheters?
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What complication is associated with performing endoscopy procedures?
What complication is associated with performing endoscopy procedures?
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In the context of minor procedures, which complication is often related to arterial lines?
In the context of minor procedures, which complication is often related to arterial lines?
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What is the major risk involved with bronchoscopy procedures?
What is the major risk involved with bronchoscopy procedures?
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Which complication is NOT associated with tracheostomy procedures within the first 14 days?
Which complication is NOT associated with tracheostomy procedures within the first 14 days?
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What factor is most crucial in the context of managing risk during surgical procedures?
What factor is most crucial in the context of managing risk during surgical procedures?
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What is the primary diagnostic tool used for detecting abdominal abscesses?
What is the primary diagnostic tool used for detecting abdominal abscesses?
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What condition is characterized by a core temperature lower than 35°C?
What condition is characterized by a core temperature lower than 35°C?
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Complications in robotic surgery are largely due to what factor?
Complications in robotic surgery are largely due to what factor?
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Which type of drug is typically used to replicate physiological steroid replacement in critical care?
Which type of drug is typically used to replicate physiological steroid replacement in critical care?
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What is a significant risk associated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
What is a significant risk associated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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Which syndrome involves multiple organ dysfunction as a consequence of severe infections?
Which syndrome involves multiple organ dysfunction as a consequence of severe infections?
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Study Notes
Topic Outline
- Chapter 12 of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 11th Edition (2019), pages 397-427
- Lecture material serves as a guide only
- Students must read the entire chapter
- Topic outline includes 11 sections: Background, Science of Patient Safety, Creating a Culture of Safety, Teamwork and Communication, Communication Tools, Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program, Measuring Quality in Surgery, "Never Events" in Surgery, Transparency in Healthcare, Risk Management, and Complications.
Background
- Medical errors are a significant issue, often preventable
- Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the US (2013 data)
- Mistakes inherent to human nature
- Mistakes are preventable
- This section details types of medical errors:
- Overtreatment (common)
- Medical errors (3rd leading cause of death in the US)
- Unintentional acts (omissions or commissions)
- Error of execution/planning
- Deviation from standards
- Morbidity vs. Mortality
- Strategies to improve medical care:
- Reducing error frequency
- Increasing visibility of errors
- Providing remedies for errors affecting patients
Science of Patient Safety
- Humans operating complex systems may not anticipate problems inherent in the system
- The "normal accident theory" suggests even the best people can make worst errors due to latent conditions
- High reliability organizations are crucial in certain fields and should be studied
Creating Culture of Safety
- Assessing safety culture through questionnaires like the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Teamwork quality, safety climate, job satisfaction, management perception, stress recognition, and working conditions factors
- Traditional surgical cultures, specifically in the operating room (OR) and intensive care unit (ICU) are crucial.
Teamwork and Communication
- Communication breakdowns occur in over 60% of sentinel events (critical events)
- Operating rooms (OR) have complex work environments, with traditional hierarchies influencing interactions
- Documentation of sponge, needle, and instrument counts is crucial
- Surgeon and pathologist communication is essential
Communication Tools
- Identifying and mitigating hazards
- Fostering open communication (speaking up) when safety concerns are recognized.
- Operating room briefings, debriefings, and signouts are key components.
Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program
- Care for patients is often fragmented, impacting communication
- Common sense solutions and regular unit-based meetings improve communication
- The goal is to integrate care and improve communication.
Measuring Quality in Surgery
- Practice pattern measures are doctor-defined, specific to their specialty, and commonly involve counts of procedures, measures, or time-based metrics
- Agencies like AHRQ provide patient safety indicators (PSI)
- Surgical care improvement project (SCIP) attempts to reduce surgical complications
- National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) standardizes and compares outcome data
- The Leapfrog Group helps with evidence-based medicine standardization in the US
"Never Events" in Surgery
- Clear, identifiable, and preventable errors with serious consequences
- Retained surgical items and wrong-site surgeries lead to concern.
- Surgical counts and preoperative "Time-Out" procedures to halt operation for error verification are crucial to prevent error propagation.
Transparency in Healthcare
- Data on patient safety and harm are often unavailable
- Medical practices commonly lag behind in adopting new procedures or information.
Risk Management
- 60-70% of hospital-wide adverse events are surgical related, often stemming from technical or communication errors
- Communication is key in managing the risks.
Complication -Types
- Robotic surgery involves new, advanced technology and introduces various risks. Delays and failures in achieving expertise in utilizing the new equipment can lead to considerable patient risk. Device failures can also lead to problematic outcomes.
- Complications in minor procedures include venous access catheters and potential complications from inserting them
- Organ-specific complications, such as respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, or hematologic problems, must be understood by medical professionals. Infection management in the operative, wound, draining, and post-operative period are of considerable importance. Nutritional and metabolic support complications should also be well understood. Maintaining thermal regulation during surgery can and should be actively considered.
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Explore key concepts from Chapter 12 of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, focusing on patient safety. This chapter covers medical errors, creating a culture of safety, and effective teamwork in healthcare. Understanding these elements is crucial for improving surgical quality and preventing mistakes.
