Operating theatre ventilation  for cardiac surgery

Operio and Steristay ensure sterile conditions and instrument protection in cardiac surgery, minimizing infection risks and enhancing patient safety with advanced HEPA filtration and ergonomic design.

Challenges in Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac surgery demands the highest hygiene standards in the operating room to minimize the risk of infections and ensure patient safety.

  1. Extended Operating Times
    • Cardiac surgeries often last several hours, significantly increasing the risk of instrument contamination.
    • Prolonged procedures elevate the exposure of the surgical field and instruments to airborne microorganisms, increasing the potential for infections.
    • Many operating rooms feature undersized air supply ceilings  that fail to adequately cover the surgical field and instrument preparation areas, leaving them vulnerable to contamination.
  2. Vulnerable Patients
    • Cardiac patients are frequently in critical health conditions, with compromised immune systems that struggle to fend off infections.
    • Post-operative infections can lead to severe complications, prolonging recovery times and endangering lives.
  3. High Staff Density in Operating Rooms
    • Cardiac surgeries typically require large teams, with multiple personnel present in the operating room.
    • Each movement generates air turbulence, increasing the risk of contamination in the surgical field and on instruments.
  4. Rising Antibiotic Resistance
    • The effectiveness of treatments is limited due to the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
    • Infections not only cause life-threatening complications but also result in substantial costs for hospitals and healthcare systems.

The Solution: Operio and Steristay for Maximum Hygiene in Cardiac Surgery

Operio: Mobile Laminar Air Flow for Sterile Conditions

  1. Targeted Sterile Protection Zones
    • Operio creates focused sterile airflow directly over the surgical field and instruments, unaffected by operating lights or staff movements.
    • Reduces airborne contamination by up to 99.9% with a three-stage filtration system featuring a HEPA H14 filter.
  2. Effective Infection Prevention
    • Minimizes the risk of postoperative wound infections, reducing the reliance on antibiotics.
    • Ideal for patients with weakened immune systems or in critical health conditions.
  3. Flexibility and Easy Integration
    • Operio is fully mobile and ready to use immediately, making it perfect for integration into existing operating rooms.
  4. Cost Savings
    • Prevents expensive infection-related costs and reduces the need for re-sterilization processes.

Steristay: Sterile Instrument Tables for Maximum Safety

  1. Sterile Protection for Instruments
    • Steristay keeps surgical instruments sterile throughout the entire procedure, even during long surgeries.
    • Shields instruments from contamination caused by uncontrolled airflow or staff movements.
  2. Ergonomic and Efficient Design
    • Features adjustable height for optimal positioning in the operating room.
    • User-friendly design improves workflow efficiency for surgical teams.
  3. Easy Integration
    • Seamlessly integrates into operating rooms with existing ventilation systems, enhancing hygiene without additional infrastructure changes.
  4. Highest Hygiene Standards
    • Significantly reduces contamination risks in the surgical field, protecting implants and instruments during critical procedures.

 

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Key Benefits of Operio and Steristay for Cardiac Surgery

  1. Maximum Infection Prevention
    • Ensures sterile conditions, even during prolonged and complex procedures.
    • Protects against bacterial contamination and significantly reduces infection risks.
  2. Enhanced Patient Safety
    • Reduces complications caused by contamination, ensuring safer outcomes for cardiac patients.
  3. Cost Efficiency
    • Prevents infection-related costs and reduces reliance on antibiotics, lowering overall healthcare expenses.
  4. Optimal Flexibility
    • Both Operio and Steristay are mobile and easily integrated into modern and existing operating rooms.

Applications in Cardiac Surgery

  1. Prolonged Surgical Procedures
    • Operio and Steristay safeguard the surgical field and instruments throughout long surgeries, ensuring consistent sterility.
  2. Critical Patients
    • Provides superior hygiene standards for patients with compromised immune systems or critical conditions.
  3. Combatting Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
    • Reduces infection risks and minimizes dependence on antibiotics, improving patient outcomes.

Why Choose Operio and Steristay?

  • Advanced Sterile Airflow: Operio delivers ISO 5 conditions directly to critical zones with HEPA H14 filtration.
  • Instrument Protection: Steristay keeps instruments sterile throughout surgery, even during extended procedures.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: Both solutions are mobile, cost-effective, and require no infrastructure changes.
  • Patient Safety: Provides unmatched infection prevention for vulnerable cardiac patients, enhancing surgical outcomes.

 

Cost of  a deep sternal wound infection in cardiac surgery

Although the incidence of sternal wound infections has decreased  they continue to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and decreased long-term life expectancy.1-3 They prolong hospital length of stay and can raise hospital costs by as much as US$62,000. (Braxton JH, Marrin CA, McGrath PD, Ross CS, Morton JR, Norotsky M, et al. Mediastinitis and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2000;70:2004-7.)

The average incidence rate of Deep Sternal Wound Infections (DSWI) ranges from 0.5% to 6% in the immediate postoperative period and ranges from 0,3% to 7.3% in a 90 day follow up period. (Rupprecht L, Schmid C. Deep Sternal Wound Complications: An Overview of Old and New Therapeutic Options. Open Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 2013:6)

 

Get in Touch with Normeditec

We’re here to help you enhance your surgical solutions with the Operio Mobile Laminar Air Flow Unit. Contact us for expert advice, product information, or assistance.

Contact Information

Email: info@normeditec.com
Phone:

  • Germany: +49 7139 2090859
  • Italy: +39 348 730 24 45

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Website: www.normeditec.com

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