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Recommended practices for surgical attire

AORN Journal, Feb, 2005

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(46.) S A Hedderwick et al, "Pathogenic organisms associated with artificial fingernails worn by healthcare workers," Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 21 (August 2000) 505-509.

(47.) D J Passaro et al, "Postoperative Serratia marcescens wound infections traced to an out-of-hospital source," Journal of Infectious Diseases 174 (April 1997) 992-995.

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(53.) B Goodner, The OSHA Handbook: Interpretive Guidelines for the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (El Paso, Tex: Skidmore-Roth Publishing, Inc, 1993) 61-62.

(54.) "Recommended practices for surgical hand antisepsis/hand scrubs, "Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines (Denver: AORN, Inc, 2004) 291-299.

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(57.) M O'Neale, "Used sponge exposure; processing peel packages; flash sterilization; protective arm attire; beverages in the OR" (Clinical Issues) AORN Journal 59 (February 1994) 504-506.

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