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Do theatre staff use face masks in accordance with the manufacturers' guidelines of use?

Jonathan Blair Thomas HerronJames Alan KuhtAmmar Zahid HussainKamila Kinga GensAndrew Douglas Gilliam
Published in: Journal of infection prevention (2019)
Most operating theatre staff do not apply a face mask using correct technique, outlined in CDC guidance, which may increase SSI rates. Staff are not aware of existing guidelines for donning a mask.
Keyphrases
  • long term care
  • clinical practice
  • surgical site infection
  • positive airway pressure
  • cell cycle