What is the process for confirming the surgical site by the operative team?
Prior to beginning any surgical or invasive procedure, the operator and any assistants pause to check the identity of the patient, review the planned procedure and confirm that the operative site is the one that was planned by the operator and the patient. This formal “time out” is the final safety check prior to proceeding with the surgical or invasive procedure. FAQ 7 (Question # 31.4) Conscious sedation is only administered when two qualified personnel are in attendance and one individual monitors the patient while the second individual performs the procedure.
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