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🦐 Shellfish Allergy ≠ Iodine Allergy! 🧴

For decades, perioperative teams have avoided iodine-based prep solutions for patients with shellfish allergies, but what if that long-held precaution wasn't necessary?

In this week's episode of First Case, we're talking with Laila Bailey, Service Leader for Pediatrics and Urology at Inova Fairfax Hospital, about the myth linking shellfish allergies to iodine and Betadine. Laila shares her personal story, the history behind the misconception, and the research proving there's no real connection.

🎧 Tune in to bust the myth, protect your patients, and learn how questioning "what we've always done" can improve surgical care.

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