Topical Patches

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Randi Trope
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Topical Patches

What is the process in your institution for use of half or quarter patches? How are they applied? Do you cover half the undersurface of the patch or fold up the active portion?

Or do you not allow 1/2 or 1/4 patches?

Thanks,

Randi