Checklist during shift change may cut surgical complications
NCT ID NCT06533111
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested whether a semi-structured handoff tool (a checklist in the electronic health record) used when anesthesia teams change shifts during surgery could reduce complications like heart injury, kidney injury, or pneumonia. Over 3,700 non-cardiac surgery patients took part. The goal was to see if better communication between anesthesia providers leads to safer outcomes.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Semi-structured intraoperative anesthesia handoff tool (cognitive aid integrated into Epic Health Record)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to fewer complications after surgery by improving how anesthesia teams communicate during shift changes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the tool is a simple checklist, not a drug or device. Its impact may be small or depend heavily on how well staff follow it.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.