Case-study about risk factors for retained surgical foreign bodies and its variables: Discrepancy, turnover and loss of attention; a nurses experience
Abstract
Despite near-universal implementation of manual counting protocols for surgical instruments and sponges, incidents of retained sponges and instruments retained surgical foreign bodies (RSFB) persist. Correct counts are reported in the majority of RSFB cases in published series, suggesting that negligence or failure to adhere to protocol is not a common etiology. Currently, there are no knowing methods of entirely eliminating the occurrence of RSFB.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hemostasis and retained surgical items
Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
Foreign Body Medical Cases
Publication details
- Pages
- 37–38
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter