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Season 8, Episode 60 - The Environment: part one

Season 8, Episode 60 - The Environment: part one

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In this episode, Dr. Kermode and Dr. Batchelor discuss a new hot topic in the OR, the environment. We start with comparing disposable gowns to reusable gowns in regard to their ability to repel what they claim they will repel. In the next episode, we'll discuss which has less of an environmental impact.


Resources for this episode:

McQuerry M, Easter E, Cao A. Disposable versus reusable medical gowns: A performance comparison. Am J Infect Control. 2021 May;49(5):563-570. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.013. Epub 2020 Oct 20. PMID: 33091509; PMCID: PMC7572274. Vozzola E, Overcash M, Griffing E. An Environmental Analysis of Reusable and Disposable Surgical Gowns. AORN J. 2020 Mar;111(3):315-325. doi: 10.1002/aorn.12885. PMID: 32128776.

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