Protocols for the obvious: Where does it start, and stop?

Armand R.J. Girbes; Paul E Marik

doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-017-0264-7

Protocols for the obvious: Where does it start, and stop?

Armand R.J. Girbes, Paul E Marik

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Abstract

Protocols can be helpful in specific situations and may have show benefits in clinical trials. So-called evidence based protocols and checklists frequently remind clinicians to do the obvious, but may also contain as part of a bundle, elements that are not based on the best current evidence. However, so called quality improvement programs frequently call for implementation of the total bundle. We think this is basically wrong and warn against that practice.

Original language	English
Article number	42
Journal	Annals of intensive care
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-017-0264-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2017

Keywords

Intensive care
Protocols
Quality improvement
Safety

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