Clinical Issues—September 2010
This Month
Safe perioperative use of glutaraldehyde
Key words: high-level disinfection, glutaraldehyde, disinfectant, glutaraldehyde-based products, adverse effects, low-level disinfection, chemical disinfection, liquid sterilant.
Safe patient handling and movement in the perioperative setting
Key words: ergonomics, prepping, patient handling.
Thermal burns during phacoemulsification
Key words: corneal burns, thermal burns, phacoemulsification, cataract surgery.
Wearing surgical masks while administering a spinal anesthetic
Key words: surgical mask, spinal anesthetic, anesthesia care provider, aseptic technique.
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PII: S0001-2092(10)00662-9
doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2010.07.001
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