Distractions in the Operating Room (OR): An Emerging Threat to Patient Safety
Keywords:
Operating room, Distractions , Patient safety, Situational awareness, Cognitive load , Sterile cockpit ruleAbstract
The operating room (OR) is a highly complex and dynamic environment where constant vigilance, situational awareness, and effective teamwork are crucial to ensure patient safety. Despite this, anaesthesia providers frequently encounter distrac-tions that can divert attention from critical patient care tasks.
