The Far Side Opposite the Surgeon is Most Prone to Contamination From the C-Arm

David A. Zuelzer, Jerad D. Allen, Joseph R. Hsu, Paul E. Matuszewski

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma · 2019 · 10 citations · 8 references

Abstract

Secondary contamination of the surgical field from the C-Arm occurs. The area most prone to contamination is the area immediately adjacent to the fluoroscopy unit, usually opposite the surgeon.

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