The WHO Surgery Safety Checklist
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thromboembolism prophylaxis, preparation for blood loss, confirmation of equipment sterility, surgical counts, and appropriate labelling of specimens are of utmost importance but are frequently neglected. In addition, clear plans for postoperative management are infrequently communicated but should be defined at the end of the operation, taking into account the condition of the patient and the procedure he or she underwent.
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بومی سازی و اعتبار سنجی چک لیست ایمنی جراحی WHO به عنوان ابزاری جهت کاهش خطای پزشکی در اتاقهای عمل ایران
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