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Nail polish is traditionally taboo in the OR because it's believed to harbor bacteria. Debunk this myth with comparative bacterial counts obtained after a standard surgical hand scrub.
Clinician's Brief
From Page to Patient
Tuesday, December  6, 2022
Myth or Fact? Nail Polish & Surgical Infections
From the page...
<p>Nail polish has been suspected as an obstacle to thorough hand disinfection prior to surgery, but the true impact on viable bacteria counts is unclear. This randomized controlled study cultured the fingernails of 40 veterinary students and faculty to determine how nail length and the presence of gel nail polish affects bacterial load.</p>
...To your patients
<p>Does being a veterinary surgeon mean you have to say so long to manicures?</p>
Read More
The New Age of Cancer Detection
<p><span style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">Trying to make sense of the latest in cancer technology? You're not alone. This webinar will breakdown the diagnostic and prognostic utility of the newest tool in town: biomarker testing.</span></p>
Sponsored
NSAIDs For Feline Chronic Pain
<p>Do you hesitate when it comes to prescribing NSAIDs to cats? A new study on adverse events may alleviate some of your fears.</p>
Pharmacology {amp} Medications
Constructive Responses to Client Rudeness
<p>Supportive clinic environments are necessary to protect veterinarian mental health after an uncivil interaction. Is your clinic employing these methods?</p>
Ethics {amp} Human-Animal Bond
Looking for more pearls to
put into practice?
Browse the whole From Page to Patient
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Nail polish is traditionally taboo in the OR because it's believed to harbor bacteria. Debunk this myth with comparative bacterial counts obtained after a standard surgical hand scrub.
Clinician's Brief
From Page to Patient
Tuesday, December  6, 2022
Myth or Fact? Nail Polish & Surgical Infections
From the page...
<p>Nail polish has been suspected as an obstacle to thorough hand disinfection prior to surgery, but the true impact on viable bacteria counts is unclear. This randomized controlled study cultured the fingernails of 40 veterinary students and faculty to determine how nail length and the presence of gel nail polish affects bacterial load.</p>
...To your patients
<p>Does being a veterinary surgeon mean you have to say so long to manicures?</p>
Read More
The New Age of Cancer Detection
<p><span style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">Trying to make sense of the latest in cancer technology? You're not alone. This webinar will breakdown the diagnostic and prognostic utility of the newest tool in town: biomarker testing.</span></p>
Sponsored
NSAIDs For Feline Chronic Pain
<p>Do you hesitate when it comes to prescribing NSAIDs to cats? A new study on adverse events may alleviate some of your fears.</p>
Pharmacology {amp} Medications
Constructive Responses to Client Rudeness
<p>Supportive clinic environments are necessary to protect veterinarian mental health after an uncivil interaction. Is your clinic employing these methods?</p>
Ethics {amp} Human-Animal Bond
Looking for more pearls to
put into practice?
Browse the whole From Page to Patient
collection here.