Surgical Timeout

Concept

A standardized procedure implemented in operating rooms to prevent errors, where the surgical team pauses to confirm critical details before starting an operation.

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209 ‒ Medical mistakes, patient safety, and the RaDonda Vaught case | The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

209 ‒ Medical mistakes, patient safety, and the RaDonda Vaught case | The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

Peter Attia MD

A standardized procedure implemented in operating rooms to prevent errors, where the surgical team pauses to confirm critical details before starting an operation.