Checklist Application and Mortality

Impact of the Surgical Checklist on 30-day and 90-day Mortality in Elective Non-cardiac Surgery

The study investigates the impact of the implementation of a surgical checklist on the mortality 30 days and 90 days after surgery. Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures (excluding cardiac surgery) lasting at least 15 minutes are eligible. Surgery is performed in a single tertiary care center. The study is an open trial before and after intervention (implementation of the checklist "safe surgery saves lifes").

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective surgery in general or regional anesthesia lasting > 15 min

Exclusion Criteria:

• urgent / emergent surgery