Retained Surgical Instruments: Causes, Symptoms & When It May Be Medical Negligence
When Surgical Tools Are Left Behind: Your Rights Explained Retained surgical instruments (RSIs) refer to any tools or materials unintentionally left inside a patient’s body after a surgical procedure. These can include sponges, clamps, needles, or other surgical items. RSIs are considered never events, meaning they should never occur in safe medical practice. Unfortunately, when […]
