Key result
In an analysis of anaesthesia incident reports, oximetry and capnography combined would theoretically have detected 88% of applicable incidents, vindicating international monitoring recommendations.
Why the study?
Which monitors are most effective at detecting incidents in patients undergoing general anaesthesia?
Observational (n=2,000)
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Which monitors are most effective at detecting incidents in patients undergoing general anaesthesia?
Oximetry and capnography are the most effective monitors for detecting incidents during general anaesthesia, vindicating international monitoring recommendations.
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Supports monitor prioritization in anaesthesia; leaves open outcome benefits from Level 5 incident data alone.
Webb et al. (1993) conducted an observational in General anaesthesia incidents (n=2,000). Anaesthesia monitors (oximetry, capnography, etc.) was evaluated on First detection of incidents by monitors. In an analysis of anaesthesia incident reports, oximetry and capnography combined would theoretically have detected 88% of applicable incidents, vindicating international monitoring recommendations.
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