In the intraoperative setting, there is a risk of clinically significant microbial cross-transmission, which poses a hazard to the safety of the patient. A growing body of research has demonstrated that contamination can occur in the anesthesia work area, which includes the anesthesia medical work cart, stopcocks, laryngeal masks and laryngoscope blades, touchscreens, and keyboards, as well as on the hands of providers. This contamination can lead to transmissions, healthcare-associated infections, and an increased risk of patient mortality. By coming into close contact with blood and respiratory secretions, those who work in the field of anesthesia run the danger of contracting occupational infections. There is also the possibility that they will be exposed to bacteria through the airborne or droplet route.