AORN Journal
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 883-891 , May 2009

The Surgical Mask: Are New Tests Relevant for OR Practice?

  • Nathan L. Belkin, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Nathan L. Belkin, PhD, is retired from the health care industry. He resides in Largo, FL.

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PII: S0001-2092(08)00644-3

doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2008.09.016

AORN Journal
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 883-891 , May 2009

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