Electrosurgery: short-circuit between education and practice

Introduction: Electrosurgery is used in 80% of surgical procedures. The technique allows surgeons to skilfully dissect tissues and achieve haemostasis. Since improper use of electrosurgery can lead to serious adverse events, training is required to potentially reduce the number and severity of these events. In this study we evaluate education...

Delicate balance: Adaptive support to improve patient safety

Alternatief toetsingskader ontvangend oppervlaktewater voor zuurstofdips en ammoniumpieken

In 2010 is binnen liet KRW-innovatieproject KALLISTO onderzocht hoe op een effectieve manier de waterkwaliteit in de Dommel verbeterd kan worden, zodat een goede ecologische toestand wordt gerealiseerd. Daarvoor is een nieuw toetsingskader voor chemische en ecologische waterkwaliteit ontwikkeld. Dit toetsingskader is opgesteld om specifiek het...

Kallisto: Cost efective ad integrative optimization of the urban wastewater system Eindhoven

Integrated modelling for cost effective optimization of the urban wastewater system in the Eindhoven area (extended abstract)

Implications of the law on video recording in clinical practice

Background Technological developments allow for a variety of applications of video recording in health care, including endoscopic procedures. Although the value of video registration is recognized, medicolegal concerns regarding the privacy of patients and professionals are growing. A clear understanding of the legal framework is lacking....

Discrepant perceptions of communication, teamwork and situation awareness among surgical team members

Objective To assess surgical team members’ differences in perception of non-technical skills. Design Questionnaire design. Setting Operating theatres (OTs) at one university hospital, three teaching hospitals and one general hospital in the Netherlands. Participants Sixty-six surgeons, 97 OT nurses, 18 anaesthetists and 40 nurse anaesthetists....