What Is the First Step in Preventing Infections in an Implanted

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in preventing infections in an implanted prosthesis?

• A) preoperative antibiotics
• B) use of laminar flow in the operating room
• C) proper hand washing
• D) improved surgical technique

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