Avoiding common surgical errors
By: editors, Lisa Marcucci, Michael J. Moritz, Herbert Chen.
Contributors: Marcucci, Lisa.; Moritz, Michael J.; Chen, Herbert.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 528
Subjects: Surgical errors -- Prevention; Medical Errors -- prevention & control; Surgical Procedures, Minor -- methods; Peer Review, Health Care
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.