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Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly

Malpractice Verdicts Often Favor Physicians

Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

Study: CT Colongraphy Effective in Finding Polyps

A CT-scan-based, laxative-free "virtual colonoscopy" may be as effective as standard colonoscopy in finding potentially cancerous polyps, according ...

Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

Wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure surgery must be prevented at all costs. The 3 steps of the Joint Commission's Universal Protocol make ...

Archive >  Surgical Supplies 2006

You Can Save on Barrier Protection

Take stock of your customized packs and the materials you're buying to make a difference.

Helen Hwang, Contributing Editor

Saving on such oft-used essentials as surgical gowns and drapes may seem all but impossible. But a little creativity can go a long way, as long as you're mindful of infection control guidelines.

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Categories: Infection Control, Safety, Supplies/Implants, Cost Management
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