Implementation of an Anaesthesia Quality Improvement Programme to Reduce Fibreoptic Bronchoscope Repair Incidents
Table 1
Results of one-month internal audit regarding indications for fibreoptic bronchoscope (FOB) utilization, operator’s experience, and violations of the standard operating procedure ().
Items
(%)
Intubation performed by residents
26 (22.2)
Indications for FOB application
Anticipated difficult airway
67 (57.3)
Confirmed position of a double-lumen tube
21 (17.9)
Unanticipated difficult airway
2 (1.8)
Others (e.g., to avoid tooth injury)
27 (23.1)
Violations of standard practice guidelines
Unnecessary transportation
11 (9.4)
Equipment check-related procedures
39 (33.3)
Intubation-related procedures
51 (43.6)
Transportation-related procedures
42 (35.9)
Disinfection-related procedures
19 (16.2)
Transportation of FOB to the operating room without being used.
