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Aviation tools to improve patient safety.

Ross J. J Perianesth Nurs. 2014;29:508-510.

The aviation industry offers insights and tools applicable to error reduction efforts in health care. This commentary presents how three aviation-based strategies—crew resource management, simulation training, and black boxes—have been utilized to improve patient safety.

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