Medical providers who work in a surgery environment always strive towards providing the safest environment for their patients and for the clinicians performing the procedure. However, accidents often do occur. This guide will examine a few of the most common types of injuries and accidents that can occur during a fascial closure procedure.
The Procedure
Fascial closure refers to the surgical procedure needed to close the inside abdomen layers. This procedure occurs after a variety of surgeries that involve cutting into the abdominal cavity.
Materials Used in the Procedure
Cutting into the abdomen requires a variety of medical tools. Surgeons must use sutures, two clamps, needles, and stitches in order to perform the procedure. Of these tools, only the stitches can be left inside the patient’s body without causing harm.
Potential Injuries and Accidents to Clinicians
During the operation on the abdominal cavity, clinicians can easily get injured due to the sheer amount of tools being used. The most common injuries involve being stuck by a needle. This can increase the chances of blood-born pathogens to the patient and to the medical staff.
Potential Injuries and Accidents to the Patient
Due to the sheer number of tools being used, physicians may accidentally leave one of the tools inside the body. This can happen with clamps, needles, and sutures. If any of these are left inside the patient, it can lead to a serious infection and death.
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
Using tools that utilize closure autonomy reduces the chances of needlesticks. These tools also reduce the capacity for tools to be left inside of the patient’s body.
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