Doctors Debate Benefits of Surgical Checklists in Reducing Risk After Study
A study questioning the usefulness of surgical checklists has sparked debate in the medical community.
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Covidien Duet TRS Recall Issued After Injuries and Deaths
Reports of deaths and serious injuries due to surgical errors have led to a recall of the Covidien Duet TRS tissue stapling device, with about half a million of the…
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Operating Table Recall Issued After Reports of Patient Injuries
Reports that Mizuho operating tables could suddenly tilt and move patients in the middle of surgery has led a Class 1 recall, which is the FDA’s most serious category for…
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Operating Room Deaths Decreased by Checklists: Study
European researchers say that the use of extensive hospital checklists could result in a 31 percent decline in patient complications from surgical mistakes.
