Automated traffic monitoring of neurosurgical operating room.

Background: Operating room (OR) traffic disrupts airflow and increases particle count, which predisposes patients to surgical site infections, particularly in longer surgeries with hardware placement. The aim of this study is to evaluate the rate of traffic during neurosurgical procedures, as well as reasons for and perceptions of OR traffic.

Methods: This is a single-center, multimethod study monitoring neurosurgical OR traffic through direct observation, automated monitoring, and interviews.