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A qualitative content analysis of retained surgical items: learning from root cause analysis investigations.

Hibbert PD, Thomas MJW, Deakin A, et al. A qualitative content analysis of retained surgical items: learning from root cause analysis investigations. Int J Qual Health Care. 2020;32(3):184-189. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzaa005.

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May 27, 2020
Hibbert PD, Thomas MJW, Deakin A, et al. Int J Qual Health Care. 2020;32(3):184-189.
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Based on 31 root cause analysis reports of surgical incidents in Australia, this study found that the most commonly retained surgical items were surgical packs (n=9) and drain tubes (n=8). While most retained items were detected on the day of the procedure (n=7), about 16% of items were detected 6-months or later post-procedure. The study found that complex or lengthy procedures were more likely to lead to a retained item, and many retained items, such as drains or catheters, occur in postoperative settings where surgical counts are not applicable.

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Hibbert PD, Thomas MJW, Deakin A, et al. A qualitative content analysis of retained surgical items: learning from root cause analysis investigations. Int J Qual Health Care. 2020;32(3):184-189. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzaa005.

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