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Defending a "never event."

August 2, 2017

Shepperd JR. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2017;37(1):17-22.

Surgical fires are considered a never event. This commentary provides an overview of surgical fires, explains elements of the operating room environment that increase risks, and reviews legal responses for when such incidents occur. A past WebM&M commentary discussed operating room fires and strategies to prevent them.

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