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Contamination of Irrigation Fluid During Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Michael Fuchs, Philipp von Roth, Tilman Pfitzner, Sebastian Kopf, F. Andrea Sass, Hagen Hommel

JAAOS Global Research and Reviews · 2018 · 11 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Fluid surgical drape reservoirs were abacterial during the first 30 minutes but showed marked bacterial contamination over time. For total knee arthroplasty, we recommend regular replacement of the suction tip every 30 minutes. In addition, irrigation fluid reservoirs should not be withdrawn by suction 30 minutes after skin incision.

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