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No Evidence of Increased Infection Risk with Forced-Air Warming Devices: A Systematic Review.
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Surgical technology international [Surg Technol Int] 2017 Dec 22; Vol. 31, pp. 295-301. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Introduction: Forced-air warming devices have been reported to present a potential risk for surgical site infections (SSIs) and periprosthetic joint infections. Due to a lack of consensus, we reviewed the infection risk of forced-air warming devices.<br />Materials and Methods: A systematic literature review was performed, evaluating overall infection risk and bacterial load. A total of eight studies reporting outcomes from 1,965 subjects were included.<br />Results and Conclusions: There is no current evidence in the orthopaedic literature that forced-air warming devices translate to increased SSIs. Accordingly, these devices should continue to be used for the maintenance of intraoperative normothermia.
- Subjects :
- Colony Count, Microbial statistics & numerical data
Humans
Risk Factors
Surgical Wound Infection microbiology
Surgical Wound Infection prevention & control
Air Microbiology
Heating methods
Heating statistics & numerical data
Operating Rooms statistics & numerical data
Surgical Wound Infection epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1090-3941
- Volume :
- 31
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Surgical technology international
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29316602