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‘Noise is a distraction that interrupts patient care and potentially increases the risk for error. It may minimize the ability of OR team members to communicate effectively, making it difficult to understand content and contributing to miscommunication. Noise and distractions in the OR increase the possibility of adverse patient outcomes by….’
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‘Hernia occurs when there is a tear in the tissue or muscle that normally encases the intestines or fatty abdominal tissue. This causes a lump or bulge in the abdomen or groin, which can be painful. The protruding intestine or fatty tissue is encased in a thin membrane that lines the body cavity. Certain activities can worsen….’ …
It is important to be informed about the surgery being recommended, particularly if it is elective surgery (an operation you choose to have done), rather than an emergency surgery. All
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The head surgeon at Klaipėda University Hospital, Algirdas Slepavicius, told local media he had ‘never seen anything like it’ in his life. The man started swallowing metal objects, some measuring
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