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    Preventing retained surgical items (RSIs) requires a team effort. This article emphasizes accurate counting of soft surgical goods, the most common cause of RSIs, to enhance patient safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Patient Safety
    • Surgical Procedures
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    • Retained surgical items (RSIs) are a significant threat to patient safety, leading to adverse patient outcomes.
    • Healthcare professionals have a moral and ethical obligation to prevent RSIs.
    • RSIs necessitate a multidisciplinary approach for effective prevention strategies.

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    • To highlight the critical role of perioperative teams in preventing retained surgical items.
    • To emphasize the shared responsibility among team members for reducing RSI risks.
    • To focus on the "Back to Basics" process of counting soft surgical goods as a key preventive measure.

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    • Review of the process for counting soft surgical goods in the perioperative setting.
    Keywords:
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  • Emphasis on the importance of accountability and teamwork in preventing retained surgical items.
  • Discussion of the common types of retained surgical items, focusing on soft goods.

    • Main Results:

    • Soft surgical goods are identified as the most frequent type of retained surgical items.
    • Accurate counting of surgical supplies is a fundamental step in preventing retained items.
    • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for minimizing the occurrence of retained surgical items.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective prevention of retained surgical items relies on the collective effort and accountability of the entire perioperative team.
    • Implementing and adhering to meticulous counting procedures for soft surgical goods is crucial for patient safety.
    • Continuous focus on fundamental safety practices, like accurate counts, is vital in reducing retained surgical item events.