Complications.

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Complications.

January 24, 2018

Anaesthesia. 2018;73(suppl 1):3-101.

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Study of complications can provide insights into presurgical patient counseling, risk assessment, and medical harm prevention. Articles in this special issue explore complications in anesthesia, including how providers can respond when a complication occurs and human factors approaches to reduce risks. Specific areas of concern such as obstetrics and spinal surgery are also discussed.

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