Clinical Issues-December 2021

AORN J. 2021 Dec;114(6):633-640. doi: 10.1002/aorn.13568.

Abstract

Mold in the OR Key words: Aspergillus, mold, fungal infection, invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, neutropenia. Removing mold in the OR Key words: remediation, source, removal, containment, mold. Cesarean delivery surgical site prep Key words: cesarean delivery, umbilicus, surgical skin antisepsis, transverse Pfannenstiel incision, vertical incision. Commercially available premoistened single-use mop pad use in an ambulatory surgery center Key words: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered disinfectant, hospital-grade disinfectant, environmental cleaning, mopping, between-procedure turnover.