Traditional healthcare environmental monitoring (e.g., air sampling) lacks real-time data, delaying infection response. Biofluorescent Particle Counters (BFPCs) detect biological contaminants via laser-induced fluorescence, enabling immediate alerts in ORs for issues like door breaches. Continuous monitoring supports trend analysis to optimize protocols, reduce HAIs, and transform reactive practices into proactive prevention. BFPCs enhance staff training, sterilization workflows, and facility-wide safety, advancing patient care and operational efficiency.

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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a critical challenge in orthopedic surgery, affecting 1–2% of patients and imposing significant healthcare costs. Maintaining ultraclean operating room (OR) air is pivotal to minimizing this risk. A recent study published in Acta Orthopaedica introduces a groundbreaking real-time bioparticle detection system, offering a transformative approach to OR air quality surveillance.

Christine Troutman – Director of Scientific Operations - MicronViewWhat is a Biofluorescent Particle Counter (BFPC)?A BFPC is an advanced device that detects and counts airborne particles based on their biofluorescent properties. These counters use an internal laser to differentiate biological parti