Investigating Bacterial Growth in Surgical Theatres: Establishing the Effect of Laminar Airflow on Bacterial Growth on Plastic Metal and Wood Surfaces

摘要

INTRODUCTIONInfection is a devastating complication of surgery. Intra-operative wound contamination is a common cause of infection. A number of measures have been effective in reducing wound contamination. One such measure is laminar flow. Controversy exists as to whether it is safe to keep open instruments and implants outside the laminar flow. This study compares bacterial contamination of wood, plastic and stainless steel within and outside the laminar flow.