EFFECTIVENESS OF W.H.O SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST IN REDUCING POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Dr Sandeepon Sarkar; Dr Amit Bajpai

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2018

EFFECTIVENESS OF W.H.O SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST IN REDUCING POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Dr Sandeepon Sarkar, Dr Amit Bajpai

Abstract :

In 2008 WHO published a surgical safety check list (SSCL) to reduce errors related to surgical procedures involving various levels of a surgical team. In this study the local protocols were evaluated , compared with the WHO SSCL and recommendations were implemented. Finally, results were analysed for postoperative complications. Aim & Objective: To assess the effectiveness of WHO surgical safety checklist in reducing post operative complications. Materials and methods: This prospective observational study was done at Army Hospital R &R and Base Hospital Delhi Cantt from Sep 2011 to Mar 2013. The study involved analysing and comp� the pre and post interventional rates of post-surgical complications in 200 patients , where intervention is in the form of implementation of SSCL. Results: Significant change after implementation of the check list were notes viz. in complication rates, sepsis related mortality and morbidity , post op sepsis. Conclusion: WHO surgical safety checklist is very effective in reducing post op complications.