The risk of postoperative infection is present in all surgical procedures, but can be particularly serious in certain operations, for example, joint replacement. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Services, Division of Engineering Services, has conducted an extensive study on the issue of operating room ventilation systems and their effect on the protection of the surgical site.
Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 45, no. 2, February 2003
Product Details
- Published:
- 2003
- Number of Pages:
- 6
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-9455
