| Issue |
J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 56, Number 1, March 2024
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| Page(s) | 30 - 31 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2023041 | |
| Published online | 15 March 2024 | |
Letter to the Editor
Advocating for an open communication culture in perfusion and cardiothoracic community: a call to action
1
Perfusionist & ECMO Specialist, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, PO BOX: 112412, United Arab Emirates
2
Clinical Perfusionist, Department of CTVS, All India Institute of Medical Science-Rishikesh, India
3
Clinical Perfusionist, Perfusion Department, University Hospital of Leicester, Glenfield, United Kingdom
* Corresponding author: buttsab9@hotmail.com
Received:
29
July
2023
Accepted:
21
September
2023
This article advocates for an open communication culture in the perfusion and cardiothoracic community to enhance patient safety during surgery. All team members, including nurses, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists, should actively contribute their insights. Empowering perfusionists to voice concerns without fear of repercussions is crucial. Involvement in debriefs, root cause analyses and data management systems aids continuous improvement. A robust speak-up culture prevents unsafe practices and elevates perfusion care standards, leading to better patient outcomes.
© The Author(s), published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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