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There are a number of rudiments which are intrinsic to the theatre complex. It should be a safe, efficient, user-friendly space that is as free from bacterial contamination as possible to minimise the risk of surgical-site infection (SSI); SSI may also be minimized by the judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis. The theatre complex should also be a safe working environment for everybody who is employed there, utilising appropriate personal protective equipment.
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Payne, S. (2023). Operating Theatre Safety. In: Tolofari, S., Moon, D., Starmer, B., Payne, S. (eds) Imaging and Technology in Urology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26058-2_41
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