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Bioburden and Biofilm: Know Your Enemy

Incision

Patient safety is at stake. The total number of viable microorganisms in a sample (or total viable count) is usually expressed in terms of colony forming units (or CFUs); the higher the count, the higher the burden. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017.

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How Psychological State Affects the Operating Room (OR)

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

In the operating room (OR), teamwork is crucial for ensuring patient safety. Surgeons use a Polar S710i heart rate monitor for continuous tracking, and saliva samples for cortisol analysis are collected before and after each surgery.