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Patient safety in the operating room.

Wahr JA. UpToDate. September 21, 2023.

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September 21, 2023
Wahr JA. UpToDate. September 21, 2023.
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The operating room is a high-risk environment influenced by culture, teamwork, and task complexity. This review provides an overview of patient safety challenges in the operating room and highlights key approaches for improvement such as system engineering, collaboration, and checklists.

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Wahr JA. UpToDate. September 21, 2023.

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