Ways to Improve Teamwork Between Surgeons and Anesthesia Physicians

Communication between surgeons and anesthesiologists is the key to successful operations. In fact, 88% of surgeons said that their professional relationship with the anesthesiologist significantly affects the way they handle a medical procedure. Both parties need a mutual and deep understanding of the anesthesia, surgical plans and all the stages of the surgery. They can only achieve that understanding through proper communication and teamwork.


There are ways to enhance communication between the two. As an anesthesiologist, you need to learn these to boost your potential and take your career to the next level.

Team Huddle and Time-Out

It’s necessary to have a team huddle to prepare for the operation and a time-out just before the surgery actually starts. The huddle is for the surgical team to discuss the plan and the time-out is for holding a final check to ensure that everything and everyone is on the right track. Anesthesia physicians must know the duration and all the expectations for the procedure. This way, they can prepare and prevent problems from arising.

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