Testing surgical gowns for the 'anticipated level of exposure'

Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 119-122

  Belkin, Nathan L ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION; INFECTION RISK; OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; REVIEW; SURGICAL RISK;

EID: 0033993680     PISSN: 10926429     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1089/lap.2000.10.119     Document Type: Review

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