Air quality in the periphery of operating rooms during surgery
J. L.A. Lans (Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, TU Delft - Environmental & Climate Design)
A.A.L. Traversari (TNO)
Nina Mathijssen (Reinier Haga Orthopedic Center, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis)
T. Sprangers (St. Antonius Hospital)
John J. van Den Dobbelsteen (TU Delft - Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology)
M. Van der Elst (TU Delft - Medical Instruments & Bio-Inspired Technology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis)
Peter G. Luscuere (TU Delft - Environmental & Climate Design)
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Abstract
Ultra-clean ventilation systems are used in the operating room (OR) to reduce the quantity of airborne bacteria in the ultra-clean area, and reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs). When the number of colony-forming units (CFUs) in the ultra-clean (protected) area is too high, this is considered a risk factor for SSIs.