Air quality in the periphery of operating rooms during surgery

Journal article (2023)

Authors

J. L.A. Lans Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Environmental & Climate Design
Nina Mathijssen Reinier Haga Orthopedic Center, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis
T. Sprangers St. Antonius Hospital
J.J. van Den Dobbelsteen Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology
Maarten Van der Elst Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis
P.G. Luscuere Environmental & Climate Design
Research Group
Environmental & Climate Design
Copyright: © 2023 J.L.A. Lans, A.A.L. Traversari, N.M.C. Mathijssen, T. Sprangers, J.J. van den Dobbelsteen, M. van der Elst, P Luscuere
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2023.01.015
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2023

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English

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Environmental & Climate Design

Abstract

Ultra-clean ventilation systems are used in the operating room (OR) to reduce the quantity of airborne bacteria in the ultra-clean area, and reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs). When the number of colony-forming units (CFUs) in the ultra-clean (protected) area is too high, this is considered a risk factor for SSIs.

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