title: Bacterial contamination control mats: a comparative study.
abstract: The ability of six different types of contamination control mats currently in use at the entrances to theatre suites and other clean areas to remove bacteria-carrying particles from theatre trolley wheeels was compared. Marked differences in the effectiveness of this property were obtained; and all mats showed some disadvantages. Modification of one of the mats has resulted in improved efficiency under working conditions.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D009873:Operating Rooms