N. 66 - Air sampling in Hospital

Microbial contamination monitoring in operating theatre of hospital The microbiological contamination in operating theatre is an important parameter to be considered to reduce / eliminate the risks of infections in hospital during surgery. The microbiological monitoring of this critical environment has two specific goals: A. to confirm the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) system and the sterile unidirectional air flow are working regularly; B. to confirm the staff is following a correct aseptic protocol.