A global survey by Lifebox – in collaboration with Smile Train and Jhpiego – has found severe lack of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection prevention protocols, putting perioperative providers at risk of COVID-19 infection. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) – where most surgical procedures are essential – perioperative providers have continued to provide essential surgeries and COVID-19 […]
Exploring the Use of a Fit-for-Purpose Surgical Headlight in Sub-Saharan Africa: - Lifebox
We previously developed and pilot tested Clean Cut, a program to prevent postoperative infections by improving compliance with the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) and strengthening adherence to infection control practices. This protocol describes the CheckList Expansion for Antisepsis and iNfection Control in Cesarean Section (CLEAN-CS) trial evaluating our program’s ability to reduce infections following […]
A safe operation is more than a series of clinical steps done right. Every day, our colleagues around the world share stories of extraordinary teamwork to save a life.
Full report: Checking In On the Checklist Press Release: English | Spanish | French ADDIS ABABA/BOSTON/LONDON/NEW YORK, JANUARY 15, 2020 – Global safe-surgery non-profit Lifebox and health system innovation center Ariadne Labs announce the release of the Checking In On the Checklist report. The report and an accompanying series of studies show the global uptake of the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical […]
We asked Daniel Berman. Daniel’s the Lead of the Global Health Team at Nesta, charged with taking the brilliant idea of a Surgical Equity Prize and bringing it to life. Scroll down to learn more about the process of prize development, why now’s the time for a surgery prize, and how the Challenges of Our […]
Lifebox and COAST light up operating rooms worldwide with the Lifebox Light: a low-cost, high quality headlight to make surgery safer in low-resource operating rooms
Forget Santa hats, or paper party crowns – whatever the time of year, our favorite headwear is always a scrub cap. They’re practical, reassuring – and not that difficult to make… Introducing the DIY Scrub Cap: a little gift from Lifebox to you! Designed by Lifebox friend and anaesthetist Dr Katy Nicholson, this is a […]
Forget Santa hats, or paper party crowns – whatever the time of year, our favorite headwear is always a scrub cap. They’re practical, reassuring – and not that difficult to make… Introducing the DIY Scrub Cap: a little gift from Lifebox to you! Designed by Lifebox friend and anaesthetist Dr Katy Nicholson, this is a […]
This study demonstrated that communication is critical, and an effective communication plan within and between facilities, as well as between providers across the health system and even between countries, is essential and should be established immediately. A task force that can oversee this dynamic situation and provide additional guidance and interpretation of directives (from ministries […]
