Additional file 4 of Environmental bacterial load during surgical and ultrasound procedures in a Swedish small animal hospital

Additional file 4. Additional data from bacterial surface sampling with dip slides in the operating room and the ultrasound room. a. confidence interval b. operation room c. surfaces that are frequently touched by healthcare workers and patients d. CASO (tryptic soy) agar e. CASO agar containing neutralizers that neutralize hexachlorophene, mercurial compounds, halogen compounds, chlorhexidines, aldehydes and phenolic compounds f. the area close to the incision covered by surgical drapes, instrument table and sterile surgical light handles g. ultrasound room h. surface in direct contact with or near the patient.