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Archive >  Surgical Construction 2006

Designing the OR of the Future

Planning for tomorrow can ensure your OR isn't out of date next year.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

If you're planning to build an OR, you've probably found yourself making more than a few decisions on constantly changing options. Here are a few points experts say you should keep in mind to make sure the future doesn't leave your facility in the past.

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