Airborne particle dispersion to an operating room environment during sliding and hinged door opening

Operating rooms (ORs) are usually over-pressurized in order to prevent the penetration of contaminated air and the consequent risk of surgical site infection. However, a door-opening can result in the rapid disappearance of pressure and contaminants can then easily penetrate into the surgical zone. Therefore, a broad knowledge and understanding of OR ventilation systems and their protective potential is essential for optimizing the surgical environment.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research