Developing a poster about a clinical innovation. Part II: Creating the poster

This is the second in a series of three articles developed to assist the CNS in planning, producing, and presenting a clinical poster. The purpose of a poster and critical steps in producing the poster are described in this article. The process of producing the poster is driven by space limitations and the main purpose of the presentation; whether the poster is produced by the presenter or a professional is determined by the presenter's preference and resources. Special focus is upon the units of the layout, how the units are produced, and how they are put together.