Introduction: Safety in operating room environments is paramount to surgery regardless of setting. The operating theater poses unique risks to patients and staff members, and it is important to understand how to properly set up a functioning operating theater to minimize these. In this chapter, we will discuss basic principles of how to set up an operating theater, including an overview of.. The original drama of operating theatres The live spectacle of public surgery - and the origin of the operating 'theatre' - began with dissections for paying audiences in the 16th century. Lizzie Enfield uncovers the drama, and the developments that eventually sent surgical extravaganzas behind sterile closed doors.
This document discusses key aspects of operating theaters and protocols. It describes what an operating theater is and some common specialty areas like cardiothoracic surgery and orthopedic surgery. It then outlines some key areas within a hospital that support operating theaters like the pediatric operating theater, recovery room, and intensive care unit. The main part of the document details.. An operating theatre must: allow positioning of the patient on the table or device so as to render the operation possible or convenient; have adjustable lighting powerful enough to permit fine or delicate work under aseptic conditions; provide sterile instruments and facilities for staff to change clothing; provide deeper pain relief than the.