From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published July 2019

From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety.

Goldenberg MG, Elterman D. World J Urol. 2019 Jul 30; [Epub ahead of print].

The perioperative setting is a high-risk environment where process weaknesses and human error can contribute to patient harm. This article discusses strategies to reduce risk of perioperative error, such as standardization and surgical checklists. The authors highlight the use of video technology as a promising strategy to improve perioperative safety.

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