No Surgical Items Left Behind: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Surgical Count Process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2019.09.004
Abstract: Abstract The counting process is designed to prevent retained foreign bodies while providing optimal perioperative patient safety. Intraoperative distractions are prevalent and potentially contribute to patient safety risks. Counting is an important preventative measure that… read more here.
Keywords: patient safety; process; count process; distraction ... See more keywords
Design and Early Evaluation of a Device to Improve the Sharp Count Process in Operating Rooms.
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DOI: 10.1177/15533506231170935
Abstract: NEED Counting surgical sharps in surgeries mitigates the risk of retained surgical items in patients. Current procedures rely on manual counts throughout and at the end of each surgery. The manual count is lengthy, burdensome,… read more here.
Keywords: count process; design early; early evaluation; count ... See more keywords