Abstract:
In this research study, the effect Abstract: of the activities associated with a hospital
theatre, on its IAQ has been studied since the theatre staff experience some discomfort while
being inside the theatre. In order to evaluate this, variation of Carbon Dioxide (CO:), Carbon
Monoxide (CO), Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Particulate Matter less than 2.5
microns (PM25) concentrations inside the theatre were measured and analyzed.
Significant variations were observed in the concentrations of CO:, TVOC and CO inside the
operation theatre. CO2 concentration inside the room increased at the beginning and end of the
surgeries due to high occupant density and also during Laparoscopic surgeries. TVOC
concentration was affected by the usage of different chemicals during the surgery. Major effect
to the CO concentration was by Diathermy.
Citation:
Gunaratne, S., Gunatilake, D., Madushanka, R., Perera, TM & Rajapaksa, S. (2012). Indoor air quality (IAQ) inside a hospital theatre. In U. Nawagamuwa & N. de Silva (Eds.), Proceedings of the Civil Engineering Research for Industry Symposium 2012 (pp. 13-21). Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa.
