A Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Two Different Cognitive Aid Bundle Designs on Adherence to Best Clinical Practice in Simulated Perioperative Emergencies.

Stress and human error during perioperative emergency situations can significantly impact patient morbidity and mortality. Previous research has shown that cognitive aid bundles (CABs) minimize critical misses by 75%. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two different CAB designs with the same content in reducing missed critical management steps for simulated perioperative emergencies.

Crisis Scenarios for Simulation-Based Nontechnical Skills Training for Cardiac Surgery Teams: A National Survey Among Cardiac Anesthesiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Clinical Perfusionists, and Cardiac Operating Room Nurses.

Background: Nontechnical skills in cardiac surgery are vital in ensuring patient safety in the operating room (OR). To train these skills in a simulation-based scenario, a collection of commonly accepted crisis scenarios is needed to serve as a framework for a simulation-based training program.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify and reach consensus on a collection of relevant crisis scenarios in cardiac surgery suitable for simulation-based team training focusing on nontechnical skills.

Effect of Cognitive Aids on Adherence to Best Practice in the Treatment of Deteriorating Surgical Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial in a Simulation Setting.

Importance: Failure to rescue causes significant morbidity and mortality in the surgical population. Human error is often the underlying cause of failure to rescue. Human error can be reduced by the use of cognitive aids.