title: Planning and performance of operating departments. Review article based on a case report.
abstract: An unusual arrangement of an operating department is reported. The principles of planning of operating departments are discussed from various aspects such as siting, design, interior finishes, floor specifications, piped services, lighting, ventilation, and infection and pollution control.
mesh_terms: D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital; D014691:Ventilation