Readings on Perioperative Care Issues
The following "Operating Room Environment" columns are reprinted from the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons.
Guidelines for prevention of surgical site infection (37K PDF)
Vol. 85, Number 7
July 2000
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Are "impervious" gowns really liquid-proof?
Vol. 84, Number 8
August 1999
Latex allergy: How safe are your gloves?
Vol. 82, Number 7
July 1997
Fires in the operating room
Vol. 82, Number 8
August 1997
May 23, 2011