Thermal comfort of the surgical staff in an operating theatre: a numerical study on laminar and mixing ventilation systems

摘要

The indoor air quality in an operating theatre affects both patient health and the well-being of the surgical team members. Health care facilities, and operating theatres in particular, require ventilation and air conditioning for thermal comfort and removal of contaminants. Although the patient undergoing surgery is given the highest priority, it is important to consider the comfort of surgical staff, as it has a direct influence on their work quality and thus on the patient.