Avoiding common surgical errors

Description:

Lists 186 errors commony made by attendings, residents, interns, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants when working with surgical patients on the ward, operating room, or intensive care unit. Each entry includes an explanation of the clinical scenario in which the error can occur along with the relevant anatomy and pathophysiology. Illustrations of pertinent anatomy, instruments, and devices are included.

subjects: Surgical errors,  Prevention,  Methods,  Prevention & control,  Health Care Peer Review,  Medical Errors,  Minor Surgical Procedures,  Surgery