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Four bold questions about hand asepsis

May 24, 2019

Hand asepsis is one of the most critical components of surgical asepsis to lower the risk of nosocomial diseases. In this column, we answer four critical and bold questions related to hand asepsis. Could you lose your driver’s license by scrubbing in? With the emergence of alcohol-based hand-rub solutions (ABHRS), you may be concerned that with repeated use, you could have enough alcohol in your bloodstream to lose your driver’s license. Alcohol is indeed absorbed …

How to improve your surgical skills

May 6, 2019

What can you do to improve your surgical skills? Assuming your career path does not include a surgery internship or a residency and board certification, here are some tips to raise the surgical bar. Prerequisites Some traits are self-understanding. In order to perform surgery, you need to have dexterity and think in 3D. You’ll also need the following: “Good hands”—no shaking allowed. A keen sense of observation. Observe the patient. Observe the tissue. Observe others …
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