Staying safe: simple tools for safe surgery.

Richard C. Karl

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Staying safe: simple tools for safe surgery.

December 31, 2014

Karl RC. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2007;92(4):16-22.

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The author uses examples from his experience as a pilot to discuss aviation safety strategies, such as crew resource management, that can be applied to improve safety in surgery.

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