The study was published in the American Journal of Infection Control. The authors of the study used culturing to determine the contamination levels of each surface.
The five primary high-touch OR surfaces identified are listed below.
1. Anesthesia computer mouse
2. OR bed
3. Nurse computer mouse
4. OR door
5. Anesthesia medical cart
“Based on information and data collected in this study, it is recommended that an enhanced cleaning protocol be established based on the most frequently touched surfaces in the operating room,” according to the study.
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