Factors contributing to airborne particle dispersal in the operating room

Factors contributing to airborne particle dispersal in the operating room

Abstract Background Surgical-site infections due to intraoperative contamination are chiefly ascribable to airborne particles carrying microorganisms. The purpose of this study is to identify the actions that increase the number of airborne particles in the operating room. Methods Two surgeons and t...

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Main Authors: Chieko Noguchi, Hironobu Koseki, Hidehiko Horiuchi, Akihiko Yonekura, Masato Tomita, Takashi Higuchi, Shinya Sunagawa, Makoto Osaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Surgery
Airborne particle
Surgical-site infection
Intraoperative action
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-017-0275-1

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