Publications by authors named "Danielle L Katz"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined microbial contamination levels on operating room surfaces to identify how time and location influence contamination.
- The staff keyboard was found to be the most contaminated surface, while OR lights had the fewest positive growth samples.
- Regular cleaning of keyboards can significantly lower bacterial levels, which is crucial for maintaining sterility in the operating room.
Background: Preoperative opioid use has been correlated to suboptimal outcomes in orthopedic surgery. This study evaluated the effect of preoperative opioid use on outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR).
Methods: A retrospective review was performed of 79 patients who underwent arthroscopic RCR; of these, 31 with a history of preoperative opioid use were compared with a control group of 48 patients without a history of preoperative opioid use.