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ArticleAnesthesiology research and practice2019

Anesthesia Workspace Cleanliness and Safety: Implementation of a Novel Syringe Bracket Using 3D Printing Techniques.

Dustin R Long, Allison Doney, Devan L Bartels, Crystal E Tan, Puneet K Sayal, Thomas A Anderson, Aalok V Agarwala

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Article in Anesthesiology research and practice, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Dustin R LongDepartment of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356540, Seattle, WA 98195-6540, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6365-953X
Allison DoneyDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Devan L BartelsDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Crystal E TanDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Puneet K SayalInternational Spine, Pain and Performance Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Thomas A AndersonDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Aalok V AgarwalaDepartment of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Massachusetts General Hospital · USInternational Spine, Pain & Performance · USStanford University · USUniversity of Washington · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWide variability persists in the preparation and storage of common anesthetic medications despite the recognition of anesthesia workspace standardization as a national quality improvement priority. Syringe contamination and medication swaps continue to pose significant hazards to patient safety.

methodsWe assessed differences in practice related to the availability of commonly prepared anesthetic medications. Using baseline provider surveys (

resultsImplementation was associated with significant improvements in provider-reported medication availability during coverage and handoff situations (43.7% versus 76.2% reporting 95% confidence preintervention versus postintervention,

conclusionUse of a simple organizational device for syringes in the anesthesia workspace has numerous safety benefits. 3D printing offers improvements in adaptability and affordability compared with prior approaches.

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PMCPMC6636519
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