Human factors in preventing complications in anaesthesia: a systematic review. (3rd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, C. P. L.; Fawker‐Corbett, J.; Groom, P.; Morton, B.; Lister, C.; Mercer, S. J.
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia. Volume 73(2018)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 12
• Page End: 24
• Publication Date: 2018-01-03
• Subjects: communication -- human error -- human factors -- non‐technical skills -- patient safety -- team working; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; 617.96
• DOI: 10.1111/anae.14136
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-2409

Abstract

Summary: Human factors in anaesthesia were first highlighted by the publication of the Anaesthetists Non‐Technical Skills Framework, and since then an awareness of their importance has gradually resulted in changes in routine clinical practice. This review examines recent literature around human factors in anaesthesia, and highlights recent national reports and guidelines with a focus on team working, communication, situation awareness and human error. We highlight the importance of human factors in modern anaesthetic practice, using the example of complex trauma.