Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 11 TSC 253 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Air, Temperature and Humidity
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The idea
Operating rooms control temperature, humidity and airflow to reduce infection risk and keep conditions stable.
In practice
Many surgical suites use high-efficiency particulate air filters, and OSHA guidance cites a minimum of fifteen total air changes per hour for operating rooms.
Where people slip
A cold room helps the team but chills the patient, so warming the patient is part of every case.
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