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The influence of operating room temperature and humidity on surgical site infection: A multisite ACS-NSQIP analysis (2 July 2023)

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This study in the American Journal of Surgery aimed to understand the impact of operating room temperature and humidity on surgical site infection (SSI). The authors found that large deviations in operating theatre temperature and humidity do not increase the risk of SSI.

The influence of operating room temperature and humidity on surgical site infection: A multisite ACS… https://www.americanjournalofsurgery.com/article/S0002-9610(23)00313-6/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc…
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