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Air Quality in the operating room: use of parametric models in BIM to identify criticality and interference with building and plant aspects.

Within the IM.PA.C.T. project (IMproving the health of the PAtienls by supporting dynamiC healTh syslems and new technologies), promoted by the Apulia Region (Italy), the microbiologica! quality of the air was evaluated in the operating theatres (OT), according to building and plani aspects.

Observational study on hospital building heritage and microbiological air quality in the orthopedic operating theater. The IM.PA.C.T. Project

Background. The study investigated 35 orthopedic OTs [17 with mixed flow (M-OTs), 18 with turbulentflow (T-OTs)].
Methods. The OTs were divided into two categories based on recurring architectural and construction solutions, collected by a survey form: type-A (recently built or renovated rooms), and type-B (other OTs). Assessment of microbial air contamination (colony forming units (cfu)/m3 obtained by active sampling via Surface Air System) was then performed.