Lifebox: A Global Patient Safety Initiative. Issue 12 (15th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Enright, Angela; Merry, Alan; Walker, Isabeau; Wilson, Iain
• Is Part Of: A & A case reports. Volume 6:Issue 12(2016:Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2016-06-15
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology; Analgesia; Anesthesiology; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000335
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2325-7237

Abstract

Abstract : The safety of anesthesia was dramatically improved by the introduction of pulse oximetry. This technology was rapidly adopted by anesthesiologists and made a standard of practice in many countries. In 2007, during development of the Surgical Safety Checklist, the World Health Organization recommended a pulse oximeter as a monitor for all patients undergoing anesthesia. However, clinicians in low- and middle-income countries lack access to basic anesthesia equipment, including pulse oximeters. The Lifebox Foundation was formed to determine how a suitable oximeter could be made available to anesthesia providers in these countries. Almost 11, 000 oximeters have been delivered in 90 countries, with education courses completed in over 50 countries.