Scalpel blade contamination and risk of postoperative surgical site infection following abdominal incisions in dogs
Abstract Objective This prospective observation sought to determine if scalpel blades used for abdominal skin incisions in dogs are a significant source of bacterial contamination, and if these blades should be changed prior to use in deeper dissection. Results Scalpel blades were swabbed for cultur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4494-7 |