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|Articles|February 1, 2011
Use spray peroxide to spiff up patients
Spray pets down to spiff them up.
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To clean blood on patients following surgical procedures, we use a spray bottle filled with hydrogen peroxide. It's much easier than applying peroxide to gauze and wiping the patient or pouring the peroxide directly onto the skin or fur.
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—Kristin Lasky, veterinary technician student
Poland, Ohio
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