Trends in Staphylococcus aureus antimicrobials susceptibilities: is methicillin still a relevant multiresistance marker?
At this date, methicillin remains in our institution a relevant marker of multiresistance but trend is changing.
This study showed contamination of supports used for positioning patients during hip arthroplasty. It reflects poor cleaning practice and certainly raises the possibility that a high bacterial load on these supports may contribute to higher infection rates in hip arthroplasties. The study raises concerns related to contamination of supports, as there is a potential for cross-infection, wound problems, and deep sepsis around implants which could be disastrous. While colonisation does not equate with infection, we suggest thorough cleaning of the supports before and after every surgical procedure.