Colour coding: a must for extraglottic airway devices
van Zundert, T.C.R.V., and Brimacombe, J.R. (2010) Colour coding: a must for extraglottic airway devices. Anaesthesia, 65 (8). pp. 865-866.
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Abstract
We read with interest the recent letters highlighting the problems associated with ambiguous or inaccurate colour coding of gas cylinders [1, 2]. When correctly applied, colour coding plays an important role in avoiding mistakes due to human error [3], as critical information about the device is instantly available. Unfortunately, colour coding has only been introduced for gas cylinders [4], intravenous cannulas and needles [5].We consider that extraglottic airway devices should be added to this woefully short list.
| Item ID: | 11661 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Commentary) |
| ISSN: | 1365-2044 |
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| Date Deposited: | 16 Aug 2010 03:30 |
| FoR Codes: | 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1103 Clinical Sciences > 110301 Anaesthesiology @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920118 Surgical Methods and Procedures @ 100% |
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