| Shortwave ultraviolet radiation in operating rooms. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2656721 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We have evaluated the effect of shortwave ultraviolet radiation on bacterial levels in an operating theatre, both in experimental conditions and during 20 hip operations. When compared with the use of sham blue light, there was a significant reduction in the number of bacteria. The reduced level was comparable with that suggested for ultraclean air ventilation systems. |
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Authors:
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M Berg; B R Bergman; J Hoborn |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Volume: 71 ISSN: 0301-620X ISO Abbreviation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Publication Date: 1989 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-06-29 Completed Date: 1989-06-29 Revised Date: 2010-11-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375355 Medline TA: J Bone Joint Surg Br Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 483-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gothenburg University, East Hospital, Sweden. |
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Air Microbiology* Bacteria / radiation effects* Bacteriological Techniques Clothing Hip Prosthesis Humans Operating Rooms* Surgical Equipment Ultraviolet Rays* |
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