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Step up Your Prep
Rethinking the routine for efficiency and economy.
David Bernard, Associate Editor

Skin prep sets the stage for surgery. As a precaution against post-surgical infection, antiseptic pre-operative skin site preparation is automatically done before any incision is made. In the outpatient field, where the clock meets the bottom line and all hands are waiting on start time, a lot depends on the prep. Can the process be improved? Here are a few tips on joining economy and efficiency in prepping your patients.

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