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Bioburden and Biofilm: Know Your Enemy

Incision

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. Visible and invisible bioburden left over from surgery must be removed through decontamination or the instrument cannot be properly sterilized.

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How Psychological State Affects the Operating Room (OR)

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Many factors affect the operating room (OR) and surgery success, ranging from patient-related factors to resource-related factors to even clinician-related factors. Developing techniques to accurately measure and study the psychological state of the surgical team in the OR is critical, along with techniques to address detrimental states.