Medical MOT Solution Modular Operating Theater Surgical Operation Room For Hospital

What is an operating theater?

An operating theater (also known as an Operating Room (OR), operating suite, operation suite, or Operation Theatre (OT)) is a facility within a hospital where surgical operations are carried out in an aseptic environment.

Key Features:

1. Sterile Environment: The operating theater is kept sterile to prevent infections during surgery. This involves rigorous cleaning protocols and the use of sterilized instruments and equipment.
2. Specialized Equipment: It is equipped with advanced medical instruments and devices necessary for performing surgeries, such as surgical tables, lights, anesthesia machines, and monitoring systems.
3. Controlled Environment: The temperature, humidity, and ventilation are carefully controlled to ensure optimal conditions for both the patient and surgical staff.
4. Support Staff: The operating theater is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technologists, who work together to perform surgical procedures safely and efficiently.
5. Anesthesia Area: There is often a dedicated area or equipment for administering anesthesia to the patient, ensuring they are unconscious or pain-free during the procedure.

Operating Room Classification: 

A basic design outline for an operating room:

1. Room Layout:

• Size: The OR should be spacious enough to accommodate all necessary equipment, personnel, and movement. Typically, an OR is around 400-600 square feet.
• Shape: A rectangular or square shape is common, allowing for efficient arrangement of equipment and movement.

2. Zoning:

• Sterile Zone: The area around the operating table where surgical procedures take place. This zone must be kept sterile at all times.
• Clean Zone: Surrounds the sterile zone, where scrubbed personnel and sterile equipment are located.
• Peripheral Zone: The outermost area, where non-sterile equipment and personnel are positioned.

3. Key Areas:

• Operating Table: Positioned centrally, allowing access from all sides.
• Anesthesia Area: Located at the head of the operating table, with space for the anesthesia machine, monitors, and supplies.
• Instrument Table: Positioned close to the surgical team for easy access to surgical instruments.
• Nurse’s Station: Typically placed in a corner, where nurses can monitor the procedure and access supplies.
• Scrub Area: Located just outside the OR, where surgeons and nurses scrub in before entering the sterile zone.

4. Lighting:

• Surgical Lights: Overhead lights that provide bright, shadow-free illumination of the surgical site. Often adjustable and positioned directly over the operating table.
• Ambient Lighting: General room lighting that can be dimmed or brightened as needed.

5. Ventilation and Air Quality:

• Laminar Airflow System: Provides a continuous flow of filtered air to reduce the risk of airborne contamination.
• HEPA Filters: High-efficiency particulate air filters to maintain a sterile environment.
• Positive Pressure: Ensures that air flows out of the room when doors are opened, preventing contaminants from entering.

6. Walls, Floors, and Ceilings:

• Walls: Smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean materials. Often covered with antimicrobial coatings.
• Floors: Seamless, non-slip, and easy to clean materials such as vinyl or epoxy. Coved edges to prevent dirt accumulation.
• Ceilings: Smooth and sealed, often incorporating HEPA filters and lighting fixtures.

7. Storage and Equipment:

• Built-in Cabinets: For storing sterile supplies and instruments, ideally with glass doors for visibility.
• Movable Equipment Carts: For flexibility and easy access to additional supplies during surgery.
• Wall-Mounted Monitors: To display vital signs and imaging without taking up floor space.

8. Communication and Technology:

• Intercom System: For communication with personnel outside the OR.
• Medical Grade Computers and Monitors: For accessing patient records and displaying imaging.
• Video Conferencing Capabilities: For remote consultations or teaching purposes.

9. Safety Features:

• Emergency Power Supply: To ensure critical equipment remains operational during power outages.
• Fire Suppression System: Designed for healthcare environments, such as a clean agent fire suppression system.
• Backup Oxygen and Suction Systems: For patient safety in case of system failure.

10. Accessibility and Workflow:

• Wide Doors and Corridors: To accommodate the movement of patients, staff, and equipment.
• Proximity to Sterile Storage and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): For efficient transfer of patients and supplies.
• Designated Pathways: Clear and unobstructed pathways for movement of personnel and equipment.

This basic design ensures that the operating room is functional, sterile, and conducive to efficient surgical procedures, while also prioritizing patient and staff safety.

Packing and Shipping:

For the Operating Room Products, shipping and packaging shall follow the below standards:

• The products must be packaged in sealed boxes.
• The products must be labeled with the product name and shipping address.
• The boxes must be clearly labeled with the contents.
• The boxes must be padded with bubble wrap or other suitable packaging material.
• The boxes must be securely closed and sealed with heavy-duty tape.

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