SAFETY CHECKLIST


Anesthesia Safety Checklist for Patients

Planning Cosmetic Surgery

Ensure all essential safety items are checked for a safe procedure.

Before Choosing a Cosmetic Surgery Clinic







  ◼︎ Does the clinic display an 

  evaluation or accreditation mark 

  from the Korean Association for 

  Anesthesia Patient Safety?

Ask the medical staff during your preoperative consultation about safety protocols.

◼︎ Will the procedure be performed under general anesthesia?


◼︎ Is general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist?


◼︎ Is a Surgical Safety Checklist completed and verified before surgery?


◼︎ Is the anesthesia machine automatically operated and equipped with real-time oxygen concentration monitoring?


◼︎ Are backup ventilation devices and oxygen cylinders available in case of a power failure or oxygen supply interruption?


◼︎ Is a defibrillator available in the operating room?


◼︎ Are endotracheal tubes, breathing circuits, reservoir bags, and suction catheters new disposable products that are discarded immediately after use?


◼︎ Is adequate pain management provided after surgery to ensure patient comfort?


◼︎ Is a recovery room prepared where the patient can recover safely after anesthesia?