Assessment of Microbial Load in Operation Theater Ward Before and After Fumigation Using Bio Luminometer
Keywords:
Microbial contamination, operating theater, fumigation, bio luminometer, sterilization.Abstract
Background:
Microbial contamination of the operating theater is a major cause of nosocomial infection. The study assessed the level of microbial contamination and determined the antimicrobial resistance of the bacterial isolates. Microbial growth was found on surfaces and semi-critical articles. On the other hand, articles which were sterilized by autoclave showed no microbial growth.
Materials and Methods:
Samples were collected and using bio luminometer results were obtained.
Results:
The results indicate proper cleaning - fumigation of OT significantly reduced the microbial contamination.
Conclusion:
There was high-level of microbial contamination in the OT, particularly in air and semi-critical articles. However, it has been dramatically reduced through proper cleaning fumigation of the OT.
