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Rev Mex Anest 2010; 33 (S1)

Perioperative nerve injuries and risk management

Prielipp RC

Language: English
References: 41
Page: 220-228
PDF size: 492.51 Kb.


Text Extraction

Objectives:

• List the most common adverse outcomes in the OR
• Know the anatomy and vulnerable zones of the ulnar nerve
• Understand conditions associated with perioperative nerve injury
• Explore factors associated with positioning in the OR
• Recognize differences and similarities for upper and lower extremity neuropathies
• Be familiar with important documentation required for the medical record and risk management
• Review recent nerve injury research
• Be aware of medico-legal considerations and implications


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