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Reducing risks of surgery.

Author(s) : MEMARZADEH F., MANNING A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The risk of postoperative infection is present in all surgical procedures, but can be particularly serious in certain operations, for example, joint replacement. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Services, Division of Engineering Services, has conducted an extensive study on the issue of operating room ventilation systems and their effect on the protection of the surgical site.

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  • Original title: Reducing risks of surgery.
  • Record ID : 2003-2012
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 45 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2003/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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