Contamination of equipment and surfaces in the operating room anesthesia workspace: a cross-sectional study
São Paulo med. j
; 142(4): e2023177, 2024. tab
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND:
Contamination of the breathing circuit and medication preparation surface of an anesthesia machine can increase the risk of cross-infection.OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the contamination of the anesthetic medication preparation surface, respiratory circuits, and devices used in general anesthesia with assisted mechanical ventilation. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
Cross-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.METHODS:
Eighty-two microbiological samples were collected from the breathing circuits. After repeating the samples in different culture media, 328 analyses were performed.RESULTS:
A 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.CONCLUSION:
The 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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São Paulo med. j
Thème du journal:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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MEDICINA
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
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2024
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