Mitigating SSIs: focus on physical operation rooms environmental factors

• Main Authors: Lakshmi Medepalli (Author), Mohamed Yassin (Author), Heather Dixon (Author), Mathea Schafer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased morbidity, monetary loss and mortality. The physical aspects of the operation room (OR) including airflow, humidity, pressure, and particulate counts are essential part of SSI prevention. Humidity control is vital to avoid sta...