Operating field
Sterile area where surgery is performed
An operating field , also referred to as a surgical field , is an isolated sterile area where surgery is performed. It is usually utilized to reduce the chance of post-operative infections, and aims to improve efficiency during surgery. Lower complication rates post surgery have also been linked to clearness of the operating field.
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