Laminar flow operating theatre
Laminar flow ventilation is used in modern orthopaedic operating theatres to reduce the number of infective organisms present in the air, which may lead to post-operative infection of the wound. This is of particular significance in joint prosthesis surgery (such as knee replacement and hip replacement surgery), where deep-seated post-operative infection may result in poor patient outcomes and substantial costs, both to patients and healthcare providers.
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