[Microorganisms in operating room air--selected aspects]

Abstract

Test results of total number of bacteria and fungi in air of operating rooms were presented. The investigation was performed during "warm season" of the year--from June to September. Concentration of bacteria and fungi in the air of operating rooms with and without air conditioning system are compared, as well between hospitals where continuous inspections and regulations of air conditioning systems are practiced and those where inspections and regulations were done periodically. Results from operating rooms with faulty air conditioning are presented separately.