ArticleSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2024
Contamination of equipment and surfaces in the operating room anesthesia workspace: a cross-sectional study.
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backgroundContamination of the breathing circuit and medication preparation surface of an anesthesia machine can increase the risk of cross-infection.
objectiveTo evaluate the contamination of the anesthetic medication preparation surface, respiratory circuits, and devices used in general anesthesia with assisted mechanical ventilation. DESIGN AND
settingCross-sectional, quantitative study conducted at the surgical center of a philanthropic hospital, of medium complexity located in the municipality of Três Lagoas, in the eastern region of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul.
methodsEighty-two microbiological samples were collected from the breathing circuits. After repeating the samples in different culture media, 328 analyses were performed.
resultsA higher occurrence of E. coli, Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae (P < 0.001) were observed. Variations were observed depending on the culture medium and sample collection site.
conclusionThe study findings underscore the inadequate disinfection of the inspiratory and expiratory branches, highlighting the importance of stringent cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces.
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