Patient safety and transfer to the operating table

Patient safety and transfer to the operating table

Patient safety is of paramount importance. The safe transfer and positioning of the patient is a responsibility that is shared by the anaesthetist, surgeon, nurse and operating department practitioners. The anaesthetist managing the airway usually coordinates the transfer of the patient by calling the count. The transfer of the patient is a critical moment during which there is a signi�cant risk of falls and injuries, not to mention injury to operating theatre personnel. Additional care and specialised equipment may be required when transferring patients who are obese or emaciated and those at extremes of age. Patient safety and transfer to the operating table

Patient safety is of paramount importance. The safe transfer and positioning of the patient is a responsibility that is shared by the anaesthetist, surgeon, nurse and operating department practitioners. The anaesthetist managing the airway usually coordinates the transfer of the patient by calling the count. The transfer of the patient is a critical moment during which there is a signi�cant risk of falls and injuries, not to mention injury to operating theatre personnel. Additional care and specialised equipment may be required when transferring patients who are obese or emaciated and those at extremes of age. Patient safety and transfer to the operating table

Patient safety is of paramount importance. The safe transfer and positioning of the patient is a responsibility that is shared by the anaesthetist, surgeon, nurse and operating department practitioners. The anaesthetist managing the airway usually coordinates the transfer of the patient by calling the count. The transfer of the patient is a critical moment during which there is a signi�cant risk of falls and injuries, not to mention injury to operating theatre personnel. Additional care and specialised equipment may be required when transferring patients who are obese or emaciated and those at extremes of age.