Evaluating the Effect of Surgical Safety Checklists on Perioperative Complications in Children

Evaluating the Effect of Surgical Safety Checklists on Perioperative Complications in Children

The purpose of this study is to see if the surgical safety checklist is associated with a reduction in perioperative complications for children undergoing surgery in Ontario, Canada.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Surgical admission, with a noncardiac surgical interventions
• Aged between >28 days and <18years on the day of the surgical intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-surgical admission
• Surgical interventions with <10 per group
• Cardio-thoracic and interventional cardiology procedures