OT Air Quality & Laminar Flow Technology
Creating a Safe Surgical Environment
Comprehensive Surgical Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
General, Laparoscopic, Emergency & Daycare Surgery Specialist
Why OT Air Quality Matters in Surgery
The quality of air inside an Operation Theatre plays a critical role in preventing surgical site infections (SSI).
Even microscopic airborne particles can contaminate sterile surgical fields.
What Is Laminar Flow Technology?
Laminar flow is a controlled air ventilation system where filtered air moves in a unidirectional, uniform flow to sweep away contaminants from the surgical area.
It is considered the gold standard for infection control in modern OTs.
How Laminar Flow Works
✔ HEPA-filtered air supply
✔ Vertical or horizontal airflow
✔ Positive pressure inside OT
✔ Continuous air circulation
Clean air constantly replaces contaminated air.
Components of an OT Air Handling Unit (AHU)
✔ HEPA filters
✔ Pre-filters & fine filters
✔ Temperature control
✔ Humidity regulation
✔ Pressure monitoring
Maintains optimal OT conditions.
Ideal OT Air Quality Standards
✔ Temperature: 20–24°C
✔ Humidity: 40–60%
✔ Air changes: 20–25 per hour
✔ Positive pressure maintained
Standardized conditions reduce infection risk.
Benefits of Laminar Flow OTs
✔ Reduced airborne bacteria
✔ Lower SSI rates
✔ Improved surgical outcomes
✔ Enhanced patient safety
Clean air supports clean surgery.
OT Zoning & Traffic Control
✔ Restricted entry
✔ Controlled movement
✔ Dedicated sterile pathways
✔ Separate dirty corridors
Less traffic equals cleaner air.
Maintenance & Monitoring of Laminar Flow Systems
✔ Regular filter replacement
✔ Air particle count testing
✔ Pressure differential monitoring
✔ Preventive maintenance
Technology works only if maintained.
Laminar Flow in Emergency & Daycare Surgeries
✔ Ensures safety in urgent procedures
✔ Supports high OT turnover
✔ Maintains sterility despite workload
Speed without compromising safety.
Air Quality Protocols at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
✔ Advanced AHU systems
✔ Regular air quality audits
✔ Infection control team oversight
✔ Emergency OT readiness
Safety built into infrastructure.
Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Operates in High-Standard OTs
✔ Reduced infection risk
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Ethical surgical care
✔ International safety benchmarks
Good surgery needs a clean environment.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
🌐 https://drankurbhanushali.com
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No 4, Laxmi Krupa Building, Edulji Road, Charai, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
🌐 https://bestsurgeoninthane.com
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