THIS MONTH
Using adhesive tape for patient positioning
Key words: adhesive tape, surgical tape, patient positioning, pressure injury, contamination.
Border sterility of open sterile wrappers
Key words: wrapped sterile item, unsterile border, wrapper flap, contaminated, aseptic technique.
Cost per minute of OR time
Key words: cost comparison, direct costs, cost savings, perioperative efficiency, product evaluation.
Packages containing an incorrect number of suture needles
Key words: multipack, retained surgical item (RSI), counting, needle, package.