Key result
Observation of 24 anesthetists revealed 100% compliance with equipment preparation, but 0% compliance with hand washing, wearing sterile gowns, and sterile draping during spinal anesthesia.
Why the study?
Spinal anesthesia is widely practiced but can cause serious complications, leading the authors to assess its current clinical practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=24)
No
The study highlights significant gaps in sterile technique during spinal anesthesia administration among anesthetists at a specialized hospital.
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Highlights gaps in sterile technique and patient assessment during spinal anesthesia; supports targeted training and local guidelines in resource-limited settings.
Hunie et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Spinal anesthesia (n=24). Spinal anesthesia practice was evaluated on Current practice of spinal anesthesia. Observation of 24 anesthetists revealed 100% compliance with equipment preparation, but 0% compliance with hand washing, wearing sterile gowns, and sterile draping during spinal anesthesia.
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