DESIGN OF AN OPERATING THEATRE COMPLEX

-Dr.Veena Singh U-III(G.S.)

Key issues
location concept of zoning air quality temperature operating tables other essentials

Location
- on 1st floor - near wards & lifts - accessible emergency & radiography dept. - closeby ITU & anaesthetic office

The 3 Zones
General access/ Outer zone Semi-restricted access/ Clean zone Restricted access/Aseptic zone

Outer zone
main access door reception area wastage removal area storage area

Clean zone
sterile supples store anaesthetic room recovery room scrub-up area clean corridor staff restrooms

Aseptic zone
operating theatre sterile preparation room

Air quality
Laminar air flow 20 air changes/hr using 5mm pore filters Other essentials : - less people in the OT - reduce traffic of OT personnel - unobstructed air vents / closed doors

Temperature & humidity

19-22 C with 45-55% humidity higher for neonates, children, elderly pt. & prolonged surgery

Operating tables
2 types: -completely mobile -fixed column

Operating tables
Essential characteristics: -cushions sympathetic to pt. contours -easy table controls for change of position -easily removable bottom half

Other essentials
emergency electriciy piped gases anaesthetic scavenging systems cardiac resusciation equipment

Other essentials
optimum location of telephones ancillary lighting internal vacuum tubes

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