Wood A

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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(357 citations, 55 total works)

Research Topics

Surgical site infection prevention (14)Infection Control in Healthcare (12)Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection (12)Infection Control and Ventilation (6)Orthopedic Infections and Treatments (6)

Alpha-gal Syndrome Publications

Clinical Issues-April 2022.

Wood A
AORN journal •

Perioperative care of the patient with alpha-gal syndrome Key words: alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), red meat allergy, allergic reaction, mammalian-derived ingredients, gelatin. Overnight storage of sterile supplies Key words: sterile supplies, event-related sterility, terminal cleaning, damp dusting, instrument table. Unsterile medication cartridges Key words: dental cartridge, local anesthesia, lidocaine, alcohol, sterile field. Personnel traffic into the OR Key words: OR traffic, door openings, airflow, environmental contamination, automatic doors.