Clinical relevance of masks in the operating room? A systematic review

Background: Face masks are recommended for sterile procedures, while the data supporting this recommendation is lacking. Here we systematically review randomized control trials on mask efficacy in the operating room as a means to preventing surgical site clinical infection. Methods: PubMed, Google S...

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Main Authors: Halie N. Burdick, Howard Maibach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Clinical Infection in Practice
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590170221000248