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Infection control during construction and renovation in the operating room
1University Health System, San Antonio, TX 78229-4493, USA.
Abstract:
This article describes a case study of reconstruction of an operating room suite. Suggestions for completing the renovations while controlling microorganisms are supplied. A comprehensive Infection Control Program is discussed, which includes essential environment controls in the operating room during any construction and renovation. A policy designed by the authors to minimize surgical infections during reconstruction is shared with the readers.