Could observing anesthesia teams prevent medication errors?

NCT ID NCT07740226

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how anesthesia providers—nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists—check, prepare, and give medications during surgery. Researchers will observe real practices, including whether double-checking is done and what interruptions occur. The goal is to understand current safety habits and find ways to make anesthesia care safer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
This could help identify gaps in medication safety practices during anesthesia, potentially leading to improved protocols and reduced medication errors.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply broadly. It describes current practices but does not test an intervention, so it cannot prove what improves safety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of nurse anesthesia, Oslo university hospital

    Oslo, Norway