From: Comparison of three distinct surgical clothing systems for protection from air-borne bacteria: A prospective observational study
Type of surgery
Clothing
Number of persons present
CFU/m3 airmean (min-max)
Wrist
Mixed material, washed
5
41.3 (9–65)
Hamstring muscle
7
24.0 (17–38)
Shoulder
31.0 (11–45)