By Theona Aristidou, NCert (Anaesth), RVN, PcET. Theona is a full-time veterinary nursing lecturer at Coleg Gwent. Prior to this, she worked as a referral RVN specialising in anaesthesia. In 2021, Theona obtained her anaesthesia certificate with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS). In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, Wilfred.

ABSTRACT A standardised approach to perioperative checks ensures that all elements of a surgical procedure are considered. Surgical safety checklists (SSCs) increase patient safety by helping to improve communication between team members and decrease some of the risks associated with surgery and anaesthesia. SSCs are clear, concise and easy to use, and help avoid confusion around practice protocols. However, their implementation requires team collaboration and willingness to learn. This article highlights the importance of SSCs and why they should form part of practice protocols.
Keywords surgical safety, anaesthesia, surgery, preparation, checklist, communication, teamwork

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56496/CZDP8081

To cite this article: Aristidou, T. (2024) Surgical Safety Checklists. Veterinary Nursing Journal 39(5) pp51-58

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