Theatre design

Question 1

a post operative nursing consideration for a 6 year old basset hound following a spinal surgery

Answer 1

somewhere comfortable for it

resting and not active

warm as its body will need to

readjust to temp

food and water

Question 2

Theatre design and Layout

Answer 2

• operating theatre
  -anaesthetic/surgical preparation area
• equipment and instrument wash area
• sterile store
• scrub area for staff
• changing rooms
• patient recovery area
• access to radiography

Question 3

Theatre Design and Layout

Answer 3

• heating and lighting
  -ventilation
  -circulation
  -essential and non - essential equipment and materials
• clean and dirty areas

Question 4

Heating

Answer 4

• Anaesthetised animals are unable to regulate their body temp
• patient warming may include bair hugger/hot dog, heated tables, pressure activated heat mats

Ambient room temperature 18-21 degrees

humidity 50-60%

Question 5

Lighting

Answer 5

Location
-operating table (directed locally)
-Operating theatre ( general lighting)
all other places

Maintained illumination (Lux)
-10000 - 160000
-1000
-greater than 500 but less than 100

Notes
-local switching (auto/manual)
- dimming (auto/manual)
- dimming (auto/manual)

Question 6

Ventilation

Answer 6

Positive pressure ventilation systems push air out of the room into an area of low pressure

A negative pressure room would trap pathogens within a room.

Windows and doors must be kept closed to prevent introduction of microorganisms

Question 7

Surgical equipment

Answer 7

-Sink
-Kick Bucket
- Radio
-Radiator
-Sharps bin
- Crash Trolley
-Light
-Mayo Trolley
-Operating Table
-Anaesthetic machine
- Clippers
- seat
- bin
-X-ray Machine
-Positioning Aid
- Fluid pump and Stand

Question 8

Asepsis

Answer 8

the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms