dence documenting
that airborne micro-
bial populations can
contaminate the sur-
gical wound and
increase the risk of
post-op infection,
especially during
joint replacement
cases. Our own stud-
ies have shown that
airborne gram-posi-
tive bacteria were
present within 1
meter of the surgical
wound in an OR with
optimal laminar flow
and regular air
exchanges
(osmag.net/N4hAZv)
. Numerous other
studies have linked
airborne contamina-
tion to orthopedic
SSIs.
Air purification
Fortunately, there are
effective strategies
for reducing the
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