Human Factors and Teamwork in Cardiac Surgery

doi:10.1017/9781009008143.001

Chapter 1 - Human Factors and Teamwork in Cardiac Surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 October 2022

Thoralf M Sundt and

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Albert C. Perrino, Jr and

Robert A. Baker

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Florian Falter: Affiliation:
Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
Albert C. Perrino, Jr: Affiliation:
Yale University Medical Center, Connecticut
Robert A. Baker: Affiliation:
Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide

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Summary

There is an increasing recognition that non-technical skills, such as teamwork, communication and interpersonal competencies, provide the foundation of any cardiac surgery program.Understanding the human and psychological factors at play can help teams make the transition from good patient care to excellent patient care. This chapter will focus on those human, environmental and cultural factors that can be leveraged to optimize team performance with a focus on perfusion practice.

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Human Factors Teamwork Leadership Resilience Non-Technical Skills

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Information: Cardiopulmonary Bypass , pp. 1 - 8

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009008143.001 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2022

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