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AORN Journal, April, 2003 by Denis M. Korniewicz, Maher M. El-Masri, John M. Broyles, Christopher D. Martin, Kevin P. O'Connell
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(24.) D Korniewicz, L Garzon, S Plitcha, "Risk factors for non-latex and latex gloves during surgery," American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, in press.
Denise M. Korniewicz, RN, DNSc, FAAN, is a professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing and Medicine, Baltimore.
Maher M. El-Masri, RN, PhD, is an assistant professor, University of Windsor, Ontario.
John M. Broyles, RN, MS, PNP, is a pediatric nurse clinician, University of Pittsburgh.
Christopher D. Martin, RN, MS, is a doctoral student, University of Maryland, Catonsville.
Kevin P. O'Connell, PhD, is a research microbiologist, University of Maryland School of Nursing and Medicine, Baltimore.
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