Engineering a Space for Open-Heart Surgery

Infection Control, HVAC and Electrical Upgrades
Renovating this critical operating room quickly and efficiently required detailed planning. One crucial component was infection control. We installed surgical-grade anti-microbial lighting equipment and designed the HVAC system to provide a minimum of 21 air changes per hour, resulting in positive air pressure and a cleanliness level equivalent to ISO class 8. We also upgraded the electrical system with isolation panels to meet code, designed a new carbon dioxide manifold room and extended medical gases to new, state-of-the-art surgical booms