Publications by authors named "Patti J Wilson"
Article Synopsis
- Modern operating rooms, despite aseptic measures like surgical masks and air exchanges, may still contribute to infections due to airborne microbial contamination.
- A study involving air sampling during 70 vascular surgeries revealed high percentages of coagulase-negative staphylococci and Staphylococcus aureus present in the operating room air, particularly close to surgical sites.
- The effectiveness of surgical masks in reducing microbial shedding was found to be limited, especially when team members showed symptoms of respiratory illness.
