A call to action: Standardisation of intravaginal hygiene product reporting in preoperative evaluation
Alyssa Reese1, Kathryn Hobika2, Katelyn Donnelly2
1Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
Abstract:
Preoperative checklists have demonstrated efficacy in improving patient care in the surgical setting. While the assessment of perioperative risks through patient inquiry is extensive, the menstrual status of the patient is one question that is not frequently discussed. If a patient is menstruating during their surgical procedure, unknown use of an intravaginal menstrual hygiene product, such as a tampon or menstrual cup, places the patient at risk of infection. This review seeks to bring attention to these risks by exploring Boyer v. Morimoto, a case where a patient developed toxic shock syndrome after a tampon was left in after surgery. We conclude with recommendations for standardised documentation of intravaginal menstrual hygiene products, with the aim to minimise perioperative risks.
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