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 |
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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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