Clinical Issues—June 2010
This Month
Measuring radiation exposure levels
Key words: measuring radiation levels, radiation dosimeters, radiation monitoring, radiation exposure, radiology, workplace safety.
Defining major and minor surgical procedures
Key words: major surgical procedures, minor surgical procedures.
Comparative evaluation for purchasing new products or equipment
Key words: purchasing process, prepurchase requirements, ongoing product evaluation.
Selecting replacement items for discontinued products
Key words: product selection process, replacement product selection, discontinued products, unavailable products.
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PII: S0001-2092(10)00330-3
doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2010.03.007
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