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 GilliamPublished 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.