An investigation of occlusive polyester surgical clothing

Whyte, W. , Hamblen, D.L., Kelly, I.G., Hambraeus, A. and Laurell, G. (1990) An investigation of occlusive polyester surgical clothing. Journal of Hospital Infection, 15(4), pp. 363-374. (doi: 10.1016/0195-6701(90)90093-4) (PMID:1972952)

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Abstract

The bacterial dispersion rate of people wearing operating room clothing made from several types of polyester fabric was compared to conventional cotton clothing, total-body exhaust gowns and disposable clothing. Airborne bacteria were measured in a chamber, three ultra-clean air operating rooms and a conventionally ventilated operating room. The polyester clothing was demonstrated to be much superior to conventional cotton clothing and at least as good as the total-body exhaust gowns and disposable clothing.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Whyte, Dr William
Authors: Whyte, W., Hamblen, D.L., Kelly, I.G., Hambraeus, A., and Laurell, G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Journal Name:Journal of Hospital Infection
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0195-6701
ISSN (Online):1532-2939

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