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Increasing patient safety and surgical team communication by using a count/time out board.

Edel EM. Increasing patient safety and surgical team communication by using a count/time out board. AORN J. 2010;92(4):420-4. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2010.03.013.

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October 20, 2010
Edel EM. AORN J. 2010;92(4):420-4.
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Edel EM. Increasing patient safety and surgical team communication by using a count/time out board. AORN J. 2010;92(4):420-4. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2010.03.013.