ASRA Timeout 2.0

The ASRA TIMEOUT application offers a streamlined and efficient method for conducting pre-procedure timeouts in regional anesthesia. Evidence consistently demonstrates that implementing structured timeouts can significantly reduce human errors during complex medical procedures. In this context, ensuring the correct nerve block is performed on the appropriate limb for the right patient is of critical importance.

The app is grounded in the principles outlined in the 2014 ASRA publication, A Checklist for Performing Regional Nerve Blocks, and was developed in collaboration with ASRA to align with the evidence-based guidelines presented therein.

Its checklist feature incorporates an integrated transition to the ASRA Coags application when verification of the patient's anticoagulant status is required. The Coags app provides a systematic review aligned with the latest ASRA guidelines on managing anticoagulation therapy in patients undergoing regional anesthesia.

Additionally, users can access the full PDF of the original publication directly within the application, facilitating easy reference and evidence-based practice.

The project was developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with software development conducted by Mustard Seed Software LLC.