Surgeons test black box to improve OR safety

Taking inspiration from aviation, Canadian researchers have developed and are testing a surgical “black box” to record surgeries and reduce errors, according to a report from CNN.

The black box is a recorder for data from cameras positioned in the operating room. The idea is that surgeons can learn from their mistakes by watching the footage to pinpoint root causes of errors, improve technique or prep for future surgeries.

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