ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Enhancing Surgical Safety: Microbiological Air Control in Operating Theatres at University Medical Centre Maribor.
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- Environmental Determinants of Surgical Site Infections in Abdominal Surgeries: A Scoping Review of Evidence from East Africa.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- The operating theatre as a catalyst for quality care.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Rise of Revision Arthroplasties in Indian Subcontinent: An Inadvertent Future.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Air Contamination in Operating Theatres: The Key Factors That Can Influence It.The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundthe aim of the study was to assess microbiological air quality in operating theatres by determining the level of microbiological contamination of the air and critical surfaces using the passive air sampling method and compliance of the operating theatre staff with infection control measures. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe prospective study was conducted in the surgical block of the University Medical Centre Maribor. For two months continuously, ten operating theatres were assessed for microbial contamination of air and surfaces during quiet and active times of the day. A passive air sampling method with Petri dishes on an agar specially adapted for this purpose (plate count agar) was used. In addition, ten surgical procedures were observed to assess staff compliance with recommended practises.
resultsAir samples met microbiological standards in all operating theatres. In both sampling sessions of the day (quiet and active periods), microbial contamination of the air was always within the limit of 10 CFU/m
conclusionsMicrobiological air control is extremely important for the safety and success of both surgical and postoperative practises. In spite of good results obtained in the study, further improvements in surgical staff compliance with good surgical practise are essential to reduce surgical site infections.
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