Evaluation of a mobile surgical air decontamination device in reducing airborne microbial load in the operating theatre of a tertiary care hospital

Summary: Introduction: Microbiological air quality in the operating theatre (OT) plays a key role in preventing surgical site infections. Airborne particulate matter and microbes increase the risk of contamination during surgical procedures. Mobile air decontamination devices that integrate high-efficiency particulate air filtration with ultraviolet sterilization systems function as adjuncts to conventional ventilation systems to reduce airborne microbial load and improve microbiological air quality.