%0 Journal Article %T NONTECHNICAL SKILLS IN ANAESTHESIOLOGY %A D.S.DIVEKAR %J Pravara Medical Review %D 2009 %I Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni %X Crucial role of Non technical skills (NTS) in the dynamic environment of day to day anaesthetic practice is emerging. Rather than mere acceptance, efforts are being made world over to identify & assess them to overcome their negative effects by structured taxonomy both in real time & simulated conditions. Reduction in anaesthetic accidental mishaps & near misses is the prime concern from the point of patient safety & towards that end training & education have a pivotal role. %K Non technical skills %K Anaesthesia %K Errors %K Education & Training %U http://www.pravara.com/pmr/pmr-4-2-2.pdf