Avoiding Common Surgical Errors by Lisa Marcucci, Michael J. Moritz and Herbert Chen lists 186 errors commonly made by attendings, residents, interns, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants when working with surgical patients on the ward or in the operating room, emergency room, or intensive care unit. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call. Each entry includes an explanation of the clinical scenario in which the error can occur and the relevant anatomy and pathophysiology. Illustrations of pertinent anatomy, instruments, and devices are included.
Table of Contents:
Table of Contents:
- Tube, Drain, Line, and Catheter Snafus.
- Emergency Room Snafus.
- Operating Room Snafus.
- Ward Snafus.
- Laboratory Snafus.
- Medication Snafus.
- Surgical Subspecialty Snafus.
- Miscellaneous Snafus.
- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (September 1, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781747422
- ISBN-13: 9780781747424
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1 inches
- List Price: $39.95
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