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. 2012 May;40(4):384-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2011.05.011. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Guide to the elimination of orthopedic surgery surgical site infections: an executive summary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology elimination guide

Linda R Greene  1
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Guide to the elimination of orthopedic surgery surgical site infections: an executive summary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology elimination guide

Linda R Greene. Am J Infect Control. 2012 May.

Abstract

This article is an executive summary of the APIC Guide to the Elimination of Orthopedic Surgical Site Infections. Infection preventionists, care providers, and perioperative personnel are encouraged to obtain the original, full length APIC Elimination Guide for more thorough coverage on strategies to prevent surgical site infections in orthopedic surgery.

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