Vol. XII, No. 8Archive > August, 2011

Infection Prevention

Are Reusable Gowns and Drapes Right for You?

Lynne Sehulster, PhD, M(ASCP)

Reusing sterile gowns and drapes saves money and spares the environment, but it poses additional infection control challenges. Here are 3 tips for ensuring the integrity and sterility of reusable surgical textiles.

 
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