The Journal of Arthroplasty, POSTER #2| VOLUME 25, ISSUE 3, E47, APRIL 01, 2010

Improved Performance with Standardization of Surgical Teams

William C. Schroer, MD Paul Diesfeld, PA-C Zachary Saltman Angela R. LeMarr, RN Mary Reedy, RN
Knee

Members of surgical teams work together to perform complex tasks. Team performance can be positively affected by the team’s familiarity with both each other and specific operating routines. This study evaluated the performance of a standardized surgical team performing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).


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