Surgical complications are commonly encountered - regardless of the surgical procedure performed. In this Evidence Based Update we discuss the use of a 20 point, surgical safety checklist in the perioperative period for preventing postoperative surgical complications. Read more on this topic: http://vetvine.com/forums/topic/729/why-do-checklists-fail Discussion includes: - The evolution of the surgical safety checklist and impact it has had on surgical patient morbidity and mortality in human medicine - The use of checklists in veterinary medicine including anesthesia checklists to minimize adverse events - Some of the most common complications or adverse events in small animal patients undergoing anesthesia and surgery - The evidence supporting the use of a surgical safety checklist in every small animal practice - Components of the surgical safety checklist for the small animal practice Running time: 18 mins Member Fee: $15.95; Free registration for new Members, Unlimited Plus members, and Evidence Based Update subscribers.