Visualization of Airborne Particles as a Risk for Microbial Contamination in Orthopedic Surgery

Background: The operating theater is recognized to involve a high frequency of occupational blood and body fluid contacts.Objectives: This study aimed to visualize the production of blood and body fluid airborne particles by surgical procedures and to investigate risks of microbial contamination of...

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Main Authors: Hironobu Koseki, Shinya Sunagawa, Chieko Imai, Akihiko Yonekura, Umi Matsumura, Seiichi Yokoo, Kaho Watanabe, Yuta Nishiyama, Makoto Osaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2021.754785/full