Commentary: Checklist fatigue? A unique opportunity in cardiac surgical care. The impact of a voluntary, cardiac surgery–specific safety checklist

Central MessageA cardiac surgery–specific check list in addition to a standard time out that includes patient risk factors, TEE findings, and adapting the operative plan is a simple, powerful tool that reduces mortality.See Article page 1882. A cardiac surgery–specific check list in addition to a standard time out that includes patient risk factors, TEE findings, and adapting the operative plan is a simple, powerful tool that reduces mortality....