Occlusive Scrub Suits in Operating Theaters During Cataract Surgery: Effect on Airborne Contamination

Abstract

AbstractThe effect of wearing occlusive scrub suits on bacterial contamination of air was studied during cataract operations. All personnel regularly wore cotton scrub suits. During the intervention period, all wore occlusive scrub suits, which, compared with cotton scrub suits, were associated with more than a 50% reduction in the load of airborne bacteria during operations.