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Archive >  Surgical Construction 2010

Technologies That Really Pay Off

Readers share their must-have items for outfitting your ORs in the new economy.

Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor

When you're planning a new surgical facility, you hear about dozens of products that are supposed to save you time and money and make your operation more efficient. To help you navigate this sea of products, we asked our readers which technologies really live up to their manufacturers' claims. You'll find rankings on the next page. Here's a look at some of the products that rated as must-haves.

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