Anesthetist Perception of Anesthetist-Surgeon Conflicts in Operation Theater

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the anesthetist perception of anesthetist-surgeon conflicts in Operation Theater. Study Design: Cross-sectional Place and Duration: Study was conducted at department of Anesthesia, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi for duration from 1st July 2020 to 1st June 2021. Methods: Total 50 anesthesiologists of both genders were presented in this study. Participants were aged between 25-55 years. Details demographics including age, sex, working experience and marital status were recorded after taking informed consent. Reasons of conflicts (lack of team work) among surgeons and anesthetics were observed due to this patients work affected. Complete data was analyzed by SPSS 20.0 version. Results: Mean age of anesthesiologists was 37.68±6.81 years. 30 (60%) were males among and 20 (40%) were females. 40 (80%) anesthetics were married. Working relationships disturbed in anesthetics were 35 (70%). Patient pressure on surgeons, lack of consideration of anesthesiologist instructions, patient ignorance of anesthesiologists' roles, lack of information about the patients' needs, decisions regarding the urgency of operations, the lack of coordination in departments regarding operational priorities, the lack of an out-patient anesthesia clinic and finally shortage of work facilities were the predictors of conflicts among anesthesiologist. Conclusion: We have found a number of reasons that participants believe to trigger conflict. Attention to these questions may assist harmonize surgeons' workplace with anesthesiologists. Keywords: Anesthesiologist, Conflicts, Operating room