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Antimicrobial Technology and Bioburden in the OR

Antimicrobial Technology

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) may significantly increase patient morbidity, mortality, and increase healthcare costs.1

Antimicrobial technology in the OR, including the use of disposable linens, are designed to reduce surface bioburden and lower the risk of surgical site infections. Learn about measures that are part of a broader infection control strategy aimed at minimizing microbial contamination in high-risk surgical environments through targeted materials and protocols.

Learn how to help decrease SSIs.

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Clinical Abstract - Bacterial migration from contaminated surface to patient surrogate_VersionB

Testing Report:

Bacterial Migration from a Contaminated Surface to a Patient

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Whitepaper: Efficacy of Disposable, Impervious, Antimicrobial Linens

Whitepaper:

Efficacy of Disposable, Impervious, Antimicrobial Linens

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Clinical Summary Thumbnail - Surface Contamination in ORs, a Risk for Transmission of Pathogens

Clinical Summary:

Surface Contamination in ORs - a Risk for Transmission of Pathogens?

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Reference:
1. International Society for Infectious Diseases. Roy, Mare-Claude: Guide to infection control in the healthcare setting: The operating room. https://isid.org/guide/infectionprevention/the-operating-room

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