The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 10-11 , July 2010

Sterile cockpit or not: It's all about team and effective communication

  • David J. Rosinski, MPS, LCP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: David J. Rosinski, MPS, LCP, University of Connecticut Health Center, Cardiac Surgery, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030.

Received 5 March 2010 ,Accepted 13 March 2010.

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PII: S0022-5223(10)00311-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.03.016

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 10-11 , July 2010

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