Prevention of Retained Vaginal Swabs After Childbirth: Development of a Risk Management System in the Delivery Room
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Retained Vaginal Swabs After Childbirth, Development of a Risk Management SystemAbstract
Retained Vaginal Swabs After Childbirth pose significant risks to postpartum women, potentially leading to infections and psychological distress. This research article refines and implements protocols designed to reduce the risk of vaginal swab retention. Through detailed analysis of patient cases with retained vaginal swabs post-delivery, the study identifies key factors in the medical process and evaluates the effectiveness of counting and inspection methods. Furthermore, it adapts the counting system, typically used in general surgical procedures, for application in childbirth. The study finds that this adaptation effectively reduces the incidence of retained vaginal swabs after childbirth.
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