Commentary Knowledge is power: averting safety-compromising events in the OR. Citation Text: Catalano K. Knowledge is power: averting safety-compromising events in the OR. AORN J. 2008;88(6):987-95. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2008.06.002. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL December 17, 2008 Catalano K. AORN J. 2008;88(6):987-95. View more articles from the same authors. This article highlights materials from the Joint Commission and other resources to prepare clinicians for the unpredictability of surgical care. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Catalano K. Knowledge is power: averting safety-compromising events in the OR. AORN J. 2008;88(6):987-95. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2008.06.002. 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