Safety Profile of Intravitreal Injections in the Injection Cabinet: No Cases of Endophthalmitis Seen After 7238 Injections

dc.authorscopusid 59063704000
dc.authorscopusid 55370391400
dc.contributor.author Ozgur, G.
dc.contributor.author Gokmen, O.
dc.date.accessioned 2025-05-10T16:54:50Z
dc.date.available 2025-05-10T16:54:50Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.department T.C. Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi en_US
dc.department-temp Ozgur G., Department of Ophthalmology, Samsun University, Samsun, Turkey; Gokmen O., Department of Ophthalmology, Yuzuncu Yıl University, Van, Turkey en_US
dc.description.abstract Objectives: The present study evaluates the rate of endophthalmitis in intravitreal injections (IVI) performed in a modular injection cabin that could be easily sited in a closet in an office environment, and the performance tests of the cabin in terms of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Methods: The injections were given over approximately 18 months in the cabin and the demographics of the patients were screened retrospectively, and the cabin was subjected to HVAC tests. Results: A total of 7,238 injections were performed in the defined period, and no cases of endophthalmitis were encountered (0%). The results of the airflow and flow rate, particle count, pressure difference, decontamination time, light, moisture, and heat tests were all found to be above the standard defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Conclusion: An injection cabin is a practical modular construction that can be easily sited in any space without the need for special climatization, and provides a sterile and safe environment for IVI. © 2023 Kare Publishing. All rights reserved en_US
dc.identifier.doi 10.14744/bej.2023.98216
dc.identifier.endpage 286 en_US
dc.identifier.issn 2459-1777
dc.identifier.issue 4 en_US
dc.identifier.scopus 2-s2.0-85179396398
dc.identifier.scopusquality Q4
dc.identifier.startpage 280 en_US
dc.identifier.trdizinid 1256253
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.14744/bej.2023.98216
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14720/3278
dc.identifier.volume 8 en_US
dc.identifier.wosquality N/A
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Kare Publishing en_US
dc.relation.ispartof Beyoglu Eye Journal en_US
dc.relation.publicationcategory Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı en_US
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess en_US
dc.subject Air Conditioning Tests en_US
dc.subject Endophthalmitis en_US
dc.subject Heating en_US
dc.subject Injection Cabinet en_US
dc.subject Intravitreal Injection en_US
dc.subject Ventilation en_US
dc.title Safety Profile of Intravitreal Injections in the Injection Cabinet: No Cases of Endophthalmitis Seen After 7238 Injections en_US
dc.type Article en_US
dspace.entity.type Publication

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