Careful counting (according to established policy),situational awareness,and conscientious and meticulous attention to the field are believed to prevent miscounts and lost items.AORN's Guideline for Prevention of Retained Surgical Items recommends that counts should be performed:
A) when two circulators are available.
B) before closure of a cavity within a cavity.
C) during anesthesia induction.
D) prior to the patient entering the room.
E) when requested by any perioperative team member.
F) during time-out periods.

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All perioperative team members are responsible for the prevention of RSIs.Improving teamwork and communication is an important aspect to any systems approach to reduce these surgical errors.Distractions,noise,and unnecessary interruptions should be minimized during the count,with the initial count completed prior to the patient entering the room if possible.Counts,along with events that require counts should not take place during critical parts of the procedure.

Careful Counting (According to Established Policy),situational Awareness,and Conscientious and Meticulous