Contamination of equipment and surfaces in the operating room anesthesia workspace: a cross-sectional study
Carlos Eduardo Macedo,
Adriano Menis Ferreira,
Larissa da Silva Barcelos
et al.
Abstract:The transmission of microorganisms in healthcare settings, including perioperative areas, has become a potential concern in recent studies. The occupancy of spaces by previously colonized or infected patients increases the risk of acquiring multidrug-resistant microorganisms, emphasizing the critical importance of robust cleaning and disinfection procedures. [1][2] The persistence of contamination on environmental surfaces has been linked to insufficient cleaning practices in operating rooms and anesthesia wor… Show more
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