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#24 Breaking the Silo: Understanding the Impact of Airborne Microbial Contamination in the Operating Room with Dr. John Harp"
Do airborne contaminants increase the risk of prosthetic joint infections? In this podcast, Dr. John Harp discusses his observational study on sterile field bioburden levels in operating rooms in the United States and the risks associated with rising microbe carrying particles. Dr. Harp shares his expertise in the field, as he has a background in engineering and orthopedic surgery, and has implemented industrial cleanroom techniques in the operating room for improved patient safety. He also explains the ASHRAE 170 standard, and how the use of a settle plate technique has helped to measure…
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