Blood contamination of the feet during orthopaedic procedures.
Contamination of the feet with blood represents a potential hazard for the surgeon. The incidence of such contamination during major orthopaedic surgery has been shown in this study to be 54%. The use of protective leggings during surgery is recommended.
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Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
Hoddinott
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Grant
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D001769:Blood; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D009985:Orthopedics; D011481:Protective Clothing