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The aim is to explore how risk-based prevention strategies for retained surgical items can be better understood and implemented.

Beyond the count: Operationalising risk-based prevention of retained surgical items

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The aim is to explore how risk-based prevention strategies for retained surgical items can be better understood and implemented.
Review of existing literature on retained surgical items and prevention strategies.
Analysis of reported adverse events across various surgical specialties.
Evaluation of current conceptual frameworks for prevention of RSIs.
Retained surgical items persist despite awareness, indicating deeper systemic issues with prevention.
Current preventive measures are often not effectively integrated into surgical practices.
Professional distress and legal ramifications often follow RSI incidents, highlighting the need for improved strategies.

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Uncovers challenges in preventing retained surgical items in surgical settings, indicating gaps in prevention practices.

Jed Duff (2026) studied this question.

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