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Archive >  Surgical Construction 2005

Equipping for the Long Haul

Prepare your center for technology updates and expansion by following these tips from the pros.

Michael Krivda, Contributing Editor

Simply picking equipment that fits your budget when renovating or building a surgical facility is not sufficient equipment planning. Good medical equipment planning actually comprises considering the future of the equipment, your goals for the future and how your facility can incorporate those future visions.

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