Examination of Surgical Helmet and Surgical Hood Application Methods in Reducing Contamination in Arthroplasty Surgery

摘要

Contamination of the surgeon during gowning is a possible risk factor for prosthetic joint infection in arthroplasty surgery. Surgical helmets are a common form of personal protective equipment used during this type of surgery. Increasingly, there is a focus on the methods of application of the surgical hood and gown while wearing these helmets.