ASSESS READINESS Are you ready for report?
YES TIME OUT
NO STOP
Both parties ask for a time-out for information exchange.
START HANDOFF
• IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Patient name
Verify name on ID band
Procedure
Surgeon
• MEDICAL HISTORY
Past health conditions
Past surgeries
Allergies
• ANESTHESIA
Type of anesthesia
Airway management/concerns
Antibiotics
Vascular access: size/location
Invasive monitoring
• INTRAOPERATIVE COURSE
Anesthetic events/treatment/concerns
Analgesics
Antiemetic
Neuromuscular blockade/reversal
Surgical events/concerns
Intake/output/EBL
Blood products Yes/No
Labs
• POSTOPERATIVE
Patient status
Airway/O2/Ventilator settings
Infusions
Postoperative analgesic/sedation plan
Postoperative antiemetic plan
Disposition
CLARIFICATION: Do you have any questions?