Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
9405382 | Surgery | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Gram-positive staphylococcal isolates were frequently isolated from air samples obtained throughout the operating room, including areas adjacent to the operative field. Nasopharyngeal shedding from person participating in the operation was identified as the source of many of these airborne contaminants. Failure of the traditional surgical mask to prevent microbial shedding is likely associated with an increased risk of perioperative contamination of biomedical implants, especially in procedures lasting longer than 90 minutes.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Surgery
Authors
Charles E. PhD, Gary R. MD, Robert A. MD, Kellie R. MD, Brian D. MD, Jay R. PhD, Candace J. MS, Patti J. BSN, Sharon BSN, Jonathan B. MD,