Operating Room HVAC Design

1. The operating room is one of the most important areas in the hospital, and the HVAC system plays a critical role in providing a comfortable and safe environment for patients and staff. 2. The HVAC system in the operating room must be designed to meet the unique needs of the space, including providing proper ventilation, temperature control, and filtration. 3. There are a number of factors to consider when designing an HVAC system for an operating room, including the type of surgery being performed, the size of the room, and the number of people using the space. 4. The operating room HVAC system must be able to maintain strict temperature and humidity levels to ensure a comfortable and sterile environment. 5. The HVAC system must also be designed to handle the special needs of operating room equipment, such as anesthesia machines and operating lights. 6. Properly designed and installed HVAC systems in operating rooms can help to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of infection.

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Design

• The HVAC air supply should be from the ceiling through HEPA (High Efficient Particulate Air) filter diffusers blowing air away from Patient.

• The air supply should be downward in a laminar Air Flow process.

• The Operating Theater should have a minimum of 20 ACH (Air Change per Hour) That means changing the volume of the room 20 times to have efficient filtration.

• The Fresh Air unit should supply at least 20% of the total airflow.

• The operating theater should be under Positive pressure in relation to the surrounding rooms.

• The maximum air Velocity should be between 0.15 to 0.25 m/s so not to cause uncomfortable draft.

• The room temperature to be maintained between 20°C to 24°C.

• The humidity should be between 30 to 60 RH (relative humidity)

• The Personnel (doctors, Nurses) should wear full body Suits, to protect against hair and skin loss.

• Preferably Airlocks and air showers should be used to separate the theaters from adjacent rooms.

• The walls & Floors should be of hard surfaces with non porous materials.

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Conclusion

The operating room is a critical area of the hospital, and the HVAC system plays a vital role in providing a comfortable and safe environment for patients and staff. There are a number of factors to consider when designing an HVAC system for an operating room, and the system must be able to meet the unique needs of the space. Properly designed and installed HVAC systems in operating rooms can help to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of infection.

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