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Archive > September, 2009 Vol. X, No. 9

What Do You Know About Skin Preparation?

Test your knowledge of this essential first step.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

Skin is our first line of defense against infection, but surgical incisions leave us vulnerable to microorganisms. That's why pre-operative skin preparation is essential to infection prevention efforts. You've got a wealth of choices in terms of skin preps. How much do you know about the differences between types, application techniques and uses? Take the quiz on page 73, then read on to learn more.

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