Suture Needle Injuries During Wound Closure: Examining Sources of Distraction in the OR.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13400
Abstract: Despite focus on prevention of needlestick injuries, intraoperative injuries involving suture needles have increased in the past two decades. When interruptions occur during surgery, a practitioner's focus is disengaged, creating an "error space;" re-engagement of… read more here.
Keywords: needle injuries; injuries wound; wound closure; suture needle ... See more keywords