Real-time biofluorescent particle counting compared to conventional air sampling for monitoring airborne contamination in orthopedic implant surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infection (SSI) following orthopedic surgery is a complication associated with morbidity and economic burden. Transmission of airborne bacteria that settle into surgical wounds constitutes a risk factor for SSIs. However, monitoring microbial contamination inside operating rooms with conventional methods is resource and time-consuming.

Aim

This study aimed to assess correlation between a biofluorescent particle counter (BFPC) and conventional air sampling, to enable real-time monitoring of airborne contamination. Additionally, the study aimed to analyze correlation between particles near the surgical site and particles 1 meter away, to evaluate the feasibility of distance-based measurements.

Methods

Correlation analysis was conducted to compar

SUBMITTER: Stalfelt F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11986878 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature