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Using Radiofrequency Technology to Prevent Retained Sponges and Improve Patient Outcomes.

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Published in 2020 at "AORN journal"

DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13171

Abstract: Retained items (eg, sponges, sharps) after surgical procedures are reportable errors that can result in patient harm or death and increased patient and health care system costs. Perioperative use of radiofrequency (RF) technology may decrease… read more here.

Keywords: radiofrequency technology; patient outcomes; retained sponges; technology ... See more keywords