Vol. VIII, No. 9Archive > September, 2007

Infection Prevention

Can You Find What's Wrong With These Pictures?

Susan McCann, RN

Personal protective equipment is a lot like a car seat belt: You're only protected if you're wearing it. Even though there are constant reminders, too many people who make their livings in operating rooms simply don't do it. Just as with buckling up, you're likely to forget how important the protective equipment is until there's an incident.

 
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