Reducing errors in emergency surgery.

David A K Watters; Philip G. Truskett

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Reducing errors in emergency surgery.

June 10, 2013

Watters DAK, Truskett PG. ANZ J Surg. 2013;83(6):434-437.

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In the context of emergency surgery, this review summarizes error classification, error prevention strategies, and techniques for responding to adverse events.

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