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From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety.
September 4, 2019
Goldenberg MG, Elterman D. World J Urol. 2019;38(6):1369-1372.
The perioperative setting is a high-risk environment where process weaknesses and human error can contribute to patient harm. This article discusses strategies to reduce risk of perioperative error, such as standardization and surgical checklists. The authors highlight the use of video technology as a promising strategy to improve perioperative safety.
