Laminar airflow decreases microbial air contamination compared with turbulent ventilated operating theatres during live total joint arthroplasty: a nationwide survey

摘要

Background: Preventing surgical site infections and prosthetic joint infections is crucial for patient safety after total joint arthroplasty. Microbial air contamination has been suggested as a risk factor. Therefore, the ventilation system that will reduce air contamination most effectively in operating theatres (OTs) has been discussed.