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Retained surgical sponge (gossypiboma) and other retained surgical items: prevention and management.

Copeland AW. UpToDate. April 10, 2023.

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April 10, 2023
Copeland AW. UpToDate. April 10, 2023.
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Retained surgical items are rare and potentially catastrophic incidents that continue to occur in surgical care, despite being classified as a sentinel event. This review discusses factors contributing to these never events and prevention strategies, such as standardized count protocols and tracking devices.

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Copeland AW. UpToDate. April 10, 2023.

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