Anaesthesia alert: an integrated, networked, register of paediatric anaesthetic problems.
The Paediatric Register of Anaesthetic Problems (PaedRAP) is a network-based anaesthesia hazard alert system. It is integrated with pre-anaesthesia consultations and patient questionnaires. All files, both electronic and on paper, are available 24 hours a day close to the operating theatres. This ensures that pertinent information is readily available when and where it is most needed. The PaedRAP is also linked to the automated theatre booking system to print warnings on the theatre lists. This minimizes the chance that important information goes unnoticed. Documentation of the progression of the various categories of patient problems and evolving management strategies has been useful both for individuals and groups.
van der Walt
J H
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Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, Women's and Children 's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.
Sainsbury
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DA
Pettifer
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D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D009517:New South Wales; D012042:Registries; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires