The Canadian four-centre study of anaesthetic outcomes: I. Description of methods and populations

摘要: The objectives of this study were first to develop and institute a methodology for the anaesthetic outcome parallel use in four teaching hospitals Canada second, compare rates morbidity mortality associated with anaesthesia between centres. basic design was occurrence screening anaesthetists entering data on patient demographics, surgical factors. Research nurses reviewed records hospital charts interviewed patients postoperatively. Data 37,665 anaesthetics collected during 1988–89 There major differences found across hospitals, particularly regard volume, case-mix, drugs monitoring used. training, repeated consultations rounds inservices contributed reliability validity collection. We conclude that surveillance can be instituted different Departments Anaesthesia sufficient confidence form basis comparison outcome.