MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Using breathing systems in anaesthesia for up to 7 days instead of 24 hours: a comparative microbial safety study
Cynthia P. Haanappel, Elisabeth A. Rieff, Lucija Pavkovic…·Juliëtte A. Severin
This study compares microbial safety of breathing systems used for 7 days versus 24 hours in operating rooms, finding no significant increase in microbial positivity and reduced resource use with weekly replacement.
DOI 10.1101/2024.07.11.603054