Improving Communication in the OR

What are the most common safety issues in the operating room and how can proven solutions like surgical checklists and improved teamwork be routinely implemented?

When a medical supply company starts marketing its products to surgeons, surgeons start wanting those products despite a lack of evidence that they improve outcomes. Over time, some new devices prove their worth; others are discarded, and money is wasted. Surgeons need help determining which devices likely will make a difference.