monitoring in Operating Theatre

The microbiological contamination in operating theatre is an important parameter to be considered to reduce / eliminate the risks of infections.

The microbiological monitoring of air and surfaces has two specific goals:

(a)  to be sure the Heating Ventilation Air Conditionment (HVAC) system and the sterile unidirectional air flow are working regularly;

(b) to confirm the staff is following the aseptic protocol.

The  “TRIO.BAS DUO” (ORUM INTERNATIONAL) for the Hospital sector has been development to reach the listed purposes. Air and surfaces are both involved.

The “TRIO.BAS DUO Operating Theatre” microbiological air sampler collects 1000 litres of air in less than 3 minutes.

The “TRIO.BAS Contact”  microbiological surface sampler is used by contact for 10 seconds on the surfaces  that are considered at risk for a possible contamination.   

Specific Application Notes for Operating Theatre can be downloaded from www.triobas.com portal.

Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.

Paolo and Mario, two old Italian men, were walking through the park one Sunday afternoon.

The band was playing a catchy sounding tune, and Mario said:

“I wonder what the name of that tune is”.

Paolo noticed a sign posted near the bandstand and said:

“It looks like they post the names of their selections. I’ll go down and see”.

A while later Paolo came back and told Mario companion:

“It’s the Refrain from Spitting”.

Doctor: “You drink too much alcohol!
That’s why your sight is so weak!”

Patient: “It’s impossible, doctor, when I drink I see double!”

Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.

A rabbit goes into a bar and asks: “A cheese toastie and a pint, please”.

He eats the toastie, drinks the pint, then leaves.

He walks into the bar the next day and asks: “A ham toastie and a pint, please”.

He eats the toastie, drinks the pint, then leaves.

He walks into the bar the following day and asks: “A cheese, a ham toastie and a pint”.

He eats the toastie, drink the pint, then drops dead.

“Oh dear” says the bar-man, “it looks like another case of mixin’ me toasties”.

P.S. If you have problems to understand this typical, difficult, peculiar British joke, go to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myxomatosis.

Myxomatosis is a disease for rabbit which can be lethal.

(often used as an argument for killing someone whose knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble.)

Man: “No, it can’t be for me, my name is Rossi”.