Is there an increased risk of surgical site infection when forced air thermal regulating systems are used during surgery?
Question:
Is there an increased risk of surgical site infection when forced air thermal regulating systems are used during surgery?
Answer:
Resources:
FDA, Letters to Health Care Providers, Information about the Use of Forced Air Thermal Regulating Systems - Letter to Health Care Providers, 30 Aug 2017, https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/LetterstoHealthCareProviders/ucm573837.htm