F-OT-03: Safe Surgery Checklist (WHO) | دليل السياسات والإجراءات في غرفة العمليات

Before induction of anesthesia

Patient has confirmed:
• Identity • Site • Procedure • Consent

Site marked

Yes Not Applicable

Anesthesia machine and medication check complete

Pulse oximeter on patient and functioning

Does the patient have a known allergy?

No Yes

Difficult airway or aspiration risk?

No Yes, equipment/assistance available

Risk of >500ml blood loss (7ml/kg in children)?

No Yes, two IVs/central access & fluids planned

Before skin incision

Confirm all team members have introduced themselves by name and role.

Surgeon, Anesthesia Professional and Nurse verbally confirm:
• Patient • Site • Procedure

To Surgeon:
What are the critical or non-routine steps?
How long will the case take?
What is the anticipated blood loss?

To Anesthetist:
Are there any patient-specific concerns?

To Nursing Team:
Has sterility (including indicator results) been confirmed?
Are there equipment issues or any concerns?

Has antibiotic prophylaxis been given within the last 60 minutes?

Yes Not Applicable

Is essential imaging displayed?

Yes Not Applicable

Before patient leaves operating room

The name of the procedure recorded

Completion of instrument, sponge and needle counts

Specimen labeling (read specimen labels aloud, including patient name)

Whether there are any equipment problems to be addressed

What are the key concerns for recovery and management of this patient?

Key Concerns / Recovery Notes:

General Hospital • Operating Theatre