Policy for Prevention of a Retained Sponge after Vaginal Delivery
Joint Authors
Geiss, Donna M.
Asanjarani, Sandra
Garry, David J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Policies for sponge count are not routine practice in most labor and delivery rooms.
Ignored or hidden retained vaginal foreign bodies has potentially significant health care morbidity.
Case.
This was a case of a retained vaginal sponge following an uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery.
Delivery room policy resulted in the discovery of the sponge on X-ray when an incorrect sponge count occurred and physical exam did not find the sponge.
Conclusion.
This emphasizes the use of protocols to enhance patient safety and prevent medical error.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Garry, David J.& Asanjarani, Sandra& Geiss, Donna M.. 2012. Policy for Prevention of a Retained Sponge after Vaginal Delivery. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Garry, David J.…[et al.]. Policy for Prevention of a Retained Sponge after Vaginal Delivery. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Garry, David J.& Asanjarani, Sandra& Geiss, Donna M.. Policy for Prevention of a Retained Sponge after Vaginal Delivery. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463048