Investigation: dangers of medical recovery rooms.

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Investigation: dangers of medical recovery rooms.

February 20, 2013

Saltzman W. ABC/WPVI. February 5, 2013.

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This news piece highlights patient safety risks in the recovery room, such as insufficient nurse staffing and alarm fatigue.

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