The Surgical Environment

Question 1

Where is the surgical environment located?

Answer 1

Centrally to ICU, sterilization department, radiology

Question 2

What are the different areas of the OR environment?

Answer 2

Unrestricted
Semi restricted
Restricted

Question 3

Traffic flow in OR?

Answer 3

Supplies flow from clean core, through operating room, to outer peripheral corridor.

Question 4

Describe the OR environment, make of the room

Answer 4

Seamless floors that are continuous with walls
Stainless steel surfaces
Epoxy paint, reduces chipping
Air is vented in ceiling, exhaust at floor
Positive pressure

Question 5

How many air exchanges are done in the OR air?

Answer 5

20 air exchanges per hour are required and at least 6 must be fresh air

Question 6

What is a gas scavenger system and is it mandatory?

Answer 6

Yes it is mandatory.

It prevents build up of waste anesthetic gases with recirculated air

Question 7

Describe the air pressure in the OR

Answer 7

It is a positive air pressure.
It is different than that in the corridors, scrub rooms, and sub sterile areas
Forces air from room
Without it microorganism could enter room

Question 8

What should the temp be in the OR?

Answer 8

Maintained between 20-23 degrees

Question 9

What should the relative humidity be in the OR room and why?

Answer 9

30-60% to suppress bacterial growth and static electricity