Abstract
REVIEW QUESTION / OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available evidence comparing forced air warming devices to other active warming devices to determine whether or not there is an increased risk of surgical site contamination by microbial emissions during the perioperative period. Specifically the review question is: Do forced air warming devices compared to other active warming devices have an increased risk of surgical site contamination during the perioperative period? INCLUSION CRITERIA Types of participants This review will consider studies that include subjects (patients, volunteers, mannequins) of all ages that were warmed perioperatively in any type of surgery or simulated surgical environment. Types of intervention(s) This review will consider studies that compare only forced air warming devices to other active warming technologies such as a radiant warming blanket. Types of outcomes This review will consider studies that include the following outcome measures: particle counts or neutrally buoyant bubble counts, measured by: a laser particle count device or time-lapse photography.
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