Nurses and doctors have to watch for dangerous gastric outlet obstruction after bariatric surgery
Patients have to be able to hold down liquids before hospital discharge
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Operating room
Surgical errors can be reduced with a simple checklist
A U.S. Veterans Administration study showed that using a checklist and having simple, open communication among doctors, nurses, and the patient dramatically reduced surgical deaths.
Data shows a big difference between hospital and office anesthesia safety
From a medical malpractice perspective, how can patients ensure they are receiving safe and effective anesthesia care outside of a hospital setting?