Alyssa Reese, Kathryn Hobika, Katelyn Donnelly, Raymond Richards, Peter Evancho, Abeer Eddib
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Abstract
Preoperative checklists have demonstrated efficacy in improving patient care in the surgical setting. While the assessment of perioperative risks through patient inquiry is extensive, the menstrual status of the patient is one question that is not frequently discussed. If a patient is menstruating during their surgical procedure, unknown use of an intravaginal menstrual hygiene product, such as a tampon or menstrual cup, places the patient at risk of infection. This review seeks to bring attention to these risks by exploring Boyer v. Morimoto, a case where a patient developed toxic shock syndrome after a tampon was left in after surgery. We conclude with recommendations for standardised documentation of intravaginal menstrual hygiene products, with the aim to minimise perioperative risks.
术前核对表在改善手术环境中的患者护理方面已被证明是有效的。虽然通过询问患者来评估围手术期风险的做法非常广泛，但患者的月经状况是一个不常讨论的问题。如果患者在手术过程中月经来潮，不明原因地使用卫生棉条或月经杯等阴道内月经卫生用品会使患者面临感染风险。Boyer v. Morimoto 一案中，一名患者在手术后因留置卫生棉条而患上中毒性休克综合征。最后，我们建议对阴道内月经卫生用品进行标准化记录，以最大限度地降低围手术期的风险。
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Perioperative Practice (JPP) is the official journal of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP). It is an international, peer reviewed journal with a multidisciplinary ethos across all aspects of perioperative care. The overall aim of the journal is to improve patient safety through informing and developing practice. It is an informative professional journal which provides current evidence-based practice, clinical, management and educational developments for practitioners working in the perioperative environment. The journal promotes perioperative practice by publishing clinical research-based articles, literature reviews, topical discussions, advice on clinical issues, current news items and product information.
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