Radiofrequency-Tagging Helps Prevent Retained Surgical Items Radiofrequency-Tagging Helps Prevent Retained Surgical Items

The incidence of retained surgical items at five New York City hospitals was significantly lower with use of technology to detect surgical sponges and laparotomy pads that were embedded with radiofrequency identification chips and following team-strategies training, researchers have found.Reuters Health Information
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