AORN Journal
Volume 86 , Pages S109-S127 , December 2007

Clinical Issues

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 This information is intended for general use only. The clinical implications are specific to the abstracted article only. Individuals intending to put these findings into practice are encouraged to review the original article to determine its applicability to their setting.

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doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2007.11.008

AORN Journal
Volume 86 , Pages S109-S127 , December 2007

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