Preventing retained surgical items.

Michelle Weston; Colleen Chiodo

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Preventing retained surgical items.

August 3, 2022

Weston M, Chiodo C. AORN J. 2022;115(6):569-575.

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Unintentionally retained foreign objects can be exacerbated by fatigue, distractions, and communication errors. This article highlights the importance of effective teamwork, high reliability orientation, and standardized surgical count methods to minimize the persistent problem of retained surgical items.

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