Retained lumbar catheter tip.
DeLancey JO, Barnard C, Bilimoria KY. Retained Lumbar Catheter Tip. JAMA. 2017;317(12):1269-1270. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.1713.
Retained surgical items are considered a sentinel event. Discussing an incident involving the unintended retention of a catheter tip in a patient, this commentary explains why adequate supervision, communication, and clearly articulated responsibilities are important to enhance patient safety.