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operating room
It is risky for patients when a surgeon tries to participate in two surgeries in two operating rooms at once
One week delay in fixing hole in small intestine leads to a year and a half of internal infections, MRSA, and an open abdominal wound
Poor preparation for anesthesia and immobility can cause nerve injuries
With every passing minute, a stroke patient loses about two million neurons or brain cells
Two surgeons overlooks filed hiatal hernia repair, leaving patient with lifetime inability to hold down food
Some neurosurgeons turn over too many responsibilities to less-trained mid-level providers
If a repair goes bad, timing can be important
Surgeon delayed diagnosis and treatment of hole in stomach of gastric sleeve patient, leaving her with a feeding tube
Do not allow your doctors go through the motions when it comes to cardiac clearnace
Liposuction is the world's most common cosmetic surgery, but it is not risk-free