WHO Checklist Flashcards
1
Q
Sign in?
A
Confirm patient name, DOB, planned procedure and surgical site.
Anaesthesia machine and drugs checked and any anticipated precautions.
Confirm necessary monitoring equipment is present and functional.
2
Q
Time out?
A
Introduce everyone in theatre by name and role.
Final confirmation of patient’s identity and planned procedure.
Antibiotics administered/confirmed where appropriate. Review of specific concerns.
Confirmation of VTE prophylaxis.
3
Q
Sign out?
A
Swabs and instrument counts confirmed.
Specimens confirmed as correctly labelled.
Brief discussion of specific requirements for post-operative care.
