Hygienic climatization of operating rooms in hospitals

ABSTRACT:In order to prevent post-operative infection risk from patients that undergo anoperation several aspects have to be taken into account: besides a disciplined and prudentbehavior of the staff, adequate sterile instruments, sterile floor, wall, ceiling, doors andlighthing, an appropriate cleanroom air conditioning system is essential to guarantee particle-free air.The choice of most convenient clean room air conditioning system depends on the kind ofoperaitons to be carried out, the number of staff working in the operating theatre, theequipment, and duration of the operation.The best to know about these conditions are experts involved who should therefore inany case be consulted. On the other hand development during recent years forces hospitals notonly to focus on optimal working circumstances in operating theatres but also to aim mosteconomic solutions.