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- Retained foreign bodies (RFBs) are a serious complication in surgeries, and this study examines both near-miss and actual RFB cases to identify effective prevention strategies.
- A review of incident reports over a decade revealed 106 near-miss events and 24 actual RFB events among nearly 50,000 surgeries, highlighting the need for improved preventive measures.
- Key findings stress that standardized counting, better staff communication, and the use of X-rays during and after surgery can help reduce the incidence of RFBs.
Article Abstract
Purpose: Retained foreign bodies (RFBs) are a major complication of surgical procedures. However, the efficacy of preventive measures is not well defined. This study investigates the characteristics of potential (near miss) and actual RFBs, and the contributions of routine practice for the prevention of RFB events.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of incident reports regarding near-miss and RFB events in patients who underwent surgery under general anesthesia in our institution between October 2008 and November 2018.
Results: Among 49,831 operations under general anesthesia, there were 106 (2.13/1000) near-miss events and 24 (0.48/1000) RFB events. Counting surgical materials and intraoperative X-rays detected the remaining items before completion of surgery in 59 (56%) and 15 (14%) cases, respectively. The operator or staff noticed the surgical materials in the remaining 32 (30%) near-miss events. RFBs included 4 sponges (17%), 4 instruments (17%), 4 needles (17%), and 12 miscellaneous items (50%). Of these, 12 (50%) RFBs were discovered on postoperative X-rays and 16 (67%) patients required operative removal. Four incidents (17%) with RFBs were attributable to ignoring count discrepancies during surgery.
Conclusion: The actual incidence of RFB events is higher than previously reported. A standardized counting protocol, communication among staff, and intra- and postoperative X-rays may contribute to the prevention and detection of RFBs.
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