Suggested bacteriological standards for air in ultraclean operating rooms

Whyte, W. , Lidwell, O.M., Lowbury, E.J.L. and Blowers, R. (1983) Suggested bacteriological standards for air in ultraclean operating rooms. Journal of Hospital Infection, 4(2), pp. 133-139. (doi: 10.1016/0195-6701(83)90042-7) (PMID:6195221)

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Abstract

Bacteriological standards for the air in ultraclean operating rooms are needed since physical tests alone cannot guarantee satisfactory results. 10 m−3 is suggested as the highest acceptable value for an ultraclean system. Methods are described for determining this.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Whyte, Dr William
Authors: Whyte, W., Lidwell, O.M., Lowbury, E.J.L., and Blowers, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering
Journal Name:Journal of Hospital Infection
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0195-6701
ISSN (Online):1532-2939

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