Sammystorm1

Sammystorm1 t1_j1zzy0g wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Reply to comment by aedes in How do shifts work on really long medical operations? by TerjiD

Handoffs is one of the highest areas for mistakes to happen. Medical professionals are taught to avoid them if possible

Sammystorm1 t1_j1zzavo wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Reply to How do shifts work on really long medical operations? by TerjiD

36 hour surgeries don’t really happen. In the US the other staff is often given breaks and lunch’s as required by law. A different staff member replaces them for 15-30 minutes. The surgeon does not change out. So an 8 hour surgery it will be the same guy or gal the entire time.