Retained Surgical Items: Overview of a Persistent Problem in Health Care.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13747
Abstract: In 2014, researchers estimated the hospital costs for one RSI to be approximately $70,000;2 and no dollar figure can be placed on the emotional effects of an RSI on surgical team members who pride themselves… read more here.
Keywords: surgical items; items overview; care; health care ... See more keywords
Guidelines in Practice: Prevention of Unintentionally Retained Surgical Items.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13804
Abstract: Retained surgical items (RSIs) are adverse events that can affect patients, surgeons, and nurses. Interdisciplinary teams should work to standardize surgical item accounting processes and help all perioperative team members prevent RSIs. AORN recently revised… read more here.
Keywords: prevention unintentionally; surgical items; rsis; unintentionally retained ... See more keywords
Examining the development, effectiveness, and limitations of computer-aided diagnosis systems for retained surgical items detection: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2487558
Abstract: Retained surgical items (RSIs) can lead to severe complications, and infections, with morbidity rates up to 84.32%. Computer-aided detection (CAD) systems offer potential advancement in enhancing the detection of RSIs. This systematic review aims to… read more here.
Keywords: detection; surgical items; systematic review; cad systems ... See more keywords
The Impact of Retained Surgical Items on Patient and Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001374
Abstract: Retained surgical items (RSIs) are foreign objects left inside after surgery, classified as serious but preventable never events. This review aims to examine the consequences and impact of RSIs, thereby raising awareness and emphasizing prevention.… read more here.
Keywords: impact retained; items patient; surgical items; patient clinical ... See more keywords
Risk Reduction Strategy to Decrease Incidence of Retained Surgical Items.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000264
Abstract: BACKGROUND Retained surgical items (RSIs) are rare but serious events associated with significant morbidity and costs. We assessed the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) detection technology and Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient… read more here.
Keywords: decrease; surgical items; incidence; rsis ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of radiofrequency scanning technology in preventing retained surgical items: An integrative review.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16447
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To synthesise evidence on the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) scanning technology as an adjunct to manual counting protocols in preventing retained surgical items (RSIs) in the operating room. BACKGROUND Despite the implementation… read more here.
Keywords: surgical items; technology; radiofrequency scanning; review ... See more keywords
Minimization of occurrence of retained surgical items using machine learning and deep learning techniques: a review
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DOI: 10.1186/s13040-024-00367-z
Abstract: Retained surgical items (RSIs) pose significant risks to patients and healthcare professionals, prompting extensive efforts to reduce their incidence. RSIs are objects inadvertently left within patients’ bodies after surgery, which can lead to severe consequences… read more here.
Keywords: deep learning; surgical items; rsis; machine learning ... See more keywords
Modification of Polyvinyl Chloride Composites for Radiographic Detection of Polyvinyl Chloride Retained Surgical Items
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15030587
Abstract: The ever-present risk of surgical items being retained represents a real medical peril for the patient and potential liability issues for medical staff. Radiofrequency scanning technology is a very good means to substantially reduce such… read more here.
Keywords: polyvinyl chloride; surgical items; polyvinyl; modification polyvinyl ... See more keywords