The effect of a surgical safety checklist on complication rates associated with permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation in dogs

ConclusionsUse of an SSC was associated with a decrease in the major complication rate and an increase in compliance with antibiotic protocols during pacemaker implantation. Results of this study support the use of an SSC in veterinary cardiology procedures.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research