1. "Burns" occurring during lengthy surgical procedures.
- Author
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Gendron F
- Subjects
- Humans, Time Factors, United States, Burns epidemiology, Pressure Ulcer prevention & control, Surgical Procedures, Operative adverse effects
- Abstract
Accidental burns or burn-like injuries continue to occur during lengthy surgical procedures. Many remain unexplained as to the cause. The threat of litigation suppresses discussion of the incidence of injuries of this type -- which are not uncommon. The same threat appears to have suppressed wider discussion of potential solutions. Many of these burn-like injuries are not burns but pressure sores, and as such are preventable. Strategies for reducing the numbers of injuries of this type are discussed.
- Published
- 1980
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