Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2771189 Seminars in Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain 2007 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

The concept of situational awareness (SA) is well known in the field of aviation, human factors and psychology. Understanding of its importance in the daily practice of anesthesiology is beginning to appear. All perioperative team members have a responsibility to identify both the presence and absence of SA to protect our patients as we attempt to deliver the highest quality and safest care. This article introduces the reader to some of the fundamental concepts of SA and its application to anesthesiology.

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