AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 2 , Pages 228-232 , August 2010

Clinical Issues—August 2010

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    Performing a traditional surgical hand scrub
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doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2010.06.001

AORN Journal
Volume 92, Issue 2 , Pages 228-232 , August 2010

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