Theatre Design

Question 1

Prime requirements

Answer 1

Safe environment
Easy to clean; hardwearing materials
Comfortable
Control & prevention of infection

Question 2

Features of well-designed theatre

Answer 2

Minimal furniture/horizontal surfaces
Recessed lighting/heating
Sockets waterproof and recessed
One-way traffic

Question 3

Heating - 2 types

Answer 3

Panel - recessed into wall
Underfloor
Minimal microorganism harbouring

Question 4

Lighting - 2 types

Answer 4

Panels recessed into walls/ceiling

Moveable/fixed overhead op light

Question 5

Ventilation - 2 types

Answer 5

Air conditioning

PPVS - air filter keeps pressure higher than surrounding areas; removed bacteria from air; min. 12 air changes per hour

Question 6

Recovery room features

Answer 6

Near theatre suite
Quiet & warm
Essential emergency equipment
Facilitates observation

Question 7

Ancillary equipment

Answer 7

Monitoring equipment
Suction apparatus
Diathermy
Powered drill
Biopsy equipment
Positioning aids
Hoist

Question 8

Describe use of diathermy

Answer 8

Works through high freq. electrical current to produce heat
Cuts & coagulates tissue
Rapid control of haemorrhage
Allows clear visualisation of sx field
Reduces sx time & suture material use

Question 9

Describe use of suction apparatus

Answer 9

Suction of blood & fluids
Aspiration of oro/nasopharynx
Thoracocentesis (pleural fluid)

Question 10

Walls

Answer 10

Impervious, non-staining material
Light coloured waterproof paint
Corners/edges covered (bevelled flooring)

Question 11

Floors

Answer 11

Impervious, non-stringing material
Non-slip & hardwearing
Bevelled at corners/edges

Question 12

Surfaces

Answer 12

Minimal; no shelving
Non-porous
Impervious to harsh cleaners

Question 13

Doors & windows

Answer 13

Double swing doors
Max 2 doors; kept closed
Windows closed at all times