Quantifying aerosol and microbial exposure of healthcare workers in endoscopy suites: a time-based study
This study highlights trends in aerosol and microbial contamination over time and identifies four factors influencing microbial counts in the endoscopy suite. We propose some recommendations to reduce exposure risks for HCWs and patients.
Authors
- Qi Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8511-7766)
- Yuan Sheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8866-6928)
- Meng Ye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8125-6854)
- Ning Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3714-5524)
- Yingying Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4363-8779)
- Bing Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0733-1721)
- Wen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8671-2046)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1634327
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Nanjing University