{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Cognitive Aids for the Management of Thoracic Anesthesia Emergencies: Consensus Guidelines on Behalf of a Canadian Thoracic Taskforce.
{Author}: Cowan J;Hutton M;Owen A;Lam D;Bracco D;Hurdle H;Lohser J;Hirshberg J;Cory J;Chow L;McDonald S;Haber J;
{Journal}: J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Oct 2021 28
{Factor}: 2.894
{DOI}: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.10.032
{Abstract}: A cognitive aid is a tool used to help people accurately and efficiently perform actions. Similarly themed cognitive aids may be collated into a manual to provide relevant information for a specific context (eg, operating room emergencies). Expert content and design are paramount to facilitate the utility of a cognitive aid, especially during a crisis when accessible memory may be limited and distractions may impair task completion. A cognitive aid does not represent a rigid approach to problem-solving or a replacement for decision-making. Successful cognitive aid implementation requires dedicated training, access, and culture integration. Here the authors present a set of evidence-based cognitive aids for thoracic anesthesia emergencies developed by a Canadian thoracic taskforce.