Temporary Intraoperative Handoff Report Among Nurse Anesthetists: Utilization of Standardized Handoff Tools and Barriers to Implementation.

The demanding nature of the intraoperative period presents several distractions to anesthesia providers that can hinder effective communication. Implementation of intraoperative and postoperative standardized handoff protocols have improved provider communication; however, these protocols remain underutilized. While temporary anesthesia handoffs arise more frequently than permanent handoffs, limited data exist on how the specific transfer of care processes transpire.