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Eye protection for the surgeon.

K M Bell1, D A Clement

  • 1Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|June 1, 1991
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Surgeons face high-risk patients, and this study found 65% of surgical goggles had contamination from blood or tissue fluids during orthopedic operations. Hip surgeries and use of power tools increased contamination risk.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Infection Control

Background:

  • Increasing number of high-risk patients undergoing surgery.
  • Potential for corneal contamination with blood or tissue fluids during orthopedic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the extent of potential corneal contamination during common orthopedic operations.
  • To assess the effectiveness of protective eyewear in preventing contamination.

Main Methods:

  • Study involving surgeons performing common orthopedic operations.
  • Analysis of contamination on worn surgical goggles.
  • Evaluation of contamination rates on side protective flaps.

Main Results:

  • 65% of surgical goggles showed contamination with blood or tissue fluids.

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  • Hip joint operations posed the greatest risk.
  • Use of power tools and irrigation increased contamination.
  • Protective flaps had a low contamination rate (5%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Standard goggles are frequently contaminated during orthopedic surgery.
    • Ordinary spectacles may offer adequate protection due to low contamination of side flaps.
    • Further research into protective eyewear efficacy is warranted for high-risk procedures.