Surgical count process for prevention of retained surgical items: an integrative review

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Authors

Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira · Universidade de São Paulo

Alexander M. Clark · University of Alberta

Cristina María Galvão · Universidade de Ribeirão Preto

Abstract

Nurses can use this review to assist in decision-making directed towards preparing, updating and implementing a reliable system for the surgical count process based on recent evidence because the perioperative nurse plays a key role in the implementation of this practice in health services.

Topics & Keywords

Hemostasis and retained surgical items Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Nursing

Volume 25, Issue 13-14, pp. 1835-1847

DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13216

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