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Operation theaters
Definition
Specialized facility in hospital where
invasive treatment is given under strict
aseptic controlled environment by trained
personnel
Objectives of planning
Design considerations
Location
Workflow
Basic work areas and Division of space
Zoning concept
Air filters
Machinery and equipment
Organization
Policies and procedures
problems
Zoning
Why?
What is it?
3 or 4?
Zoning
ZONE 1 PROTECTIVE - reception,
waiting,trolley bay, change rooms
ZONE 2 CLEAN AREA
preoperative,recovery,plaster room,staff
lounges,stores
ZONE 3 STERILE AREA operating room,
scrub room, anesthesia room,setup room
ZONE 4 DISPOSAL AREA dirty utility,
disposal corridor
Special considerations
Air supply, direction of flow, pressure
changes in areas,air changes, monitoring
of quality
Temperature and humidity 21-24 centi,
45-60% humidity
Lighting at incision area 50 to 125K lux
with intensity cntrl, non-shadow ,bluewhite color of daylight, heat cntrl
Comfort
S S Harsoor
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Different zones of
OT Complex
4 Zones
Aseptic zone
Operation Rooms
(Sterile)
Recovery room is an
integral part of the OT
Administrative policies
in OT.