AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Improving the quality and safety of patient care in cardiac anesthesia.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



Improving the quality and safety of patient care in cardiac anesthesia.

Merry AF, Weller J, Mitchell SJ. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2014;28:1341-1351.

This review explores safety in cardiac surgery and suggests that the anesthesiologist in the surgical team is in the optimal position to maintain an overarching view of the care being provided to a patient, able to ensure that evidence-based practices are followed and appropriate care is delivered.

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