Synopsis
Close to a quarter billion operations are performed globally each year, yet many surgical procedures remain dangerously unsafe.
Synopsis
Dr. Atul Gawande discusses the safety crisis in surgery while addressing a crowd in Haiti. Every year, nearly a quarter billion operations occur worldwide, yet many are unsafe. A screening event reveals that 63% of attendees have unresolved surgical issues, often for over two years. The documentary tracks efforts to implement basic safety measures, including the introduction of checklists, which have dramatically improved safety in aviation. The pressing goal is to reduce preventable deaths and protect families dependent on those undergoing surgery.
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Why Watch
- Understand the global surgical safety crisis
- Learn how checklists can save lives
- Discover the emotional impact on healthcare workers
- See the importance of basic practices in surgery
Did You Know
- Approximately 250 million surgeries are performed globally each year.
- 63% of patients screened in Haiti had surgical conditions.
- 70% of patients suffered from symptoms for over two years.
- The first systematic use of checklists in aviation began in 1935.
- Aviation safety improvements have parallels in surgical practices.
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How many operations are done every year globally?
Close to a quarter billion operations are performed every year around the world.
What percentage of people screened in Haiti had surgical conditions?
About 63% of those screened in Haiti had surgical conditions.
When was the first checklist used systematically in aviation?
The first checklist was used systematically in aviation in October 1935.
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