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team refers to the sheets when they're performing the full pre-proce-
dure time out and whenever a lens is about to be implanted during
cataract surgery. It's a simple way to confirm the correct procedure is
being performed on the right patient, that the patient's allergies are
considered and that the case's basic information is accurate, which is
especially important during high-volume cataract days that can
involve implanting as many as 40 different IOLs.
Chrisell Vasiliou
Stony Point Surgery Center
Richmond, Va.
cvasiliou@stonypointsc.com
