title: New design standards for theatre ventilation.
abstract: New legislation in The Netherlands concentrates on the importance of correct ventilation in operating theatres to prevent post-operative infections. H.J Nicolaas, of the Netherlands Board for Health Facilities, explains the new guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Netherlands Board of Health Facilities.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Nicolaas
mesh_terms: D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013019:South Africa; D014691:Ventilation / Q000379:methods*