Operating Room Surgical Checklist
Operating Room Surgical Checklist
General Items
- Ensure all staff are wearing appropriate PPE
- Check availability of emergency equipment and drugs
- Conduct a final check of surgical site and instruments before incision
Pre-Operative Checklist
- Verify patient identity and procedure
- Confirm informed consent is signed
- Check surgical site and mark if necessary
- Review medical history and allergies
- Ensure all necessary imaging and lab results are available
- Prepare surgical instruments and equipment
- Ensure all team members are present and introduced
- Confirm anesthesia plan and discuss with the anesthesiologist
Intra-Operative Checklist
- Confirm patient positioning and padding
- Ensure all instruments are counted and accounted for
- Verify critical steps of the procedure with the team
- Maintain sterile field and check for breaches
- Monitor vitals and anesthesia throughout the procedure
- Document any deviations from the planned procedure
Post-Operative Checklist
- Ensure closure of all incisions is verified
- Confirm final instrument count is correct
- Review post-operative care plan with the team
- Ensure patient is stable before transfer to recovery
- Document procedure details and any complications
- Communicate with family about patient status
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