What Is a Modular OT (Operating Theater)?
A Modular Operating Theater is a pre-fabricated, sterile, high-tech surgical environment constructed off-site and then assembled in a hospital. It’s designed for:
- Efficiency
- Sterility
- Quick installation
- Advanced infection control
🧩 Features of a Modular OT
- Walls and Ceilings: Made of non-porous, antibacterial materials (e.g., stainless steel, powder-coated GI panels, HPL).
- Laminar Airflow System: Ensures a sterile zone by filtering air through HEPA filters.
- Hermetically Sealed Doors: Prevent air contamination.
- Integrated Systems:
- Medical gas lines (O₂, N₂O, vacuum)
- Electrical outlets
- HVAC with HEPA filtration
- Surgical lights and pendants
- Communication and monitoring equipment
- Antibacterial Flooring: Seamless vinyl or epoxy floors for easy cleaning.
- Control Panel: Centralized for OT lights, temperature, humidity, clock, and alarms.
🏗️ Benefits of a Modular OT
- Faster construction time
- Easier to maintain sterile conditions
- Customizable per surgical specialty
- Lower risk of surgical site infections (SSIs)
- Easier to expand or modify
8 Modular OT Theater Layout Example
In an 8-OT setup, each OT might be designed for a different surgical specialty. For instance:
OT Number | Specialty Use |
OT 1 | General Surgery |
OT 2 | Orthopedic Surgery |
OT 3 | Neurosurgery |
OT 4 | Cardiothoracic Surgery |
OT 5 | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
OT 6 | Urology |
OT 7 | ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) |
OT 8 | Emergency/Trauma Surgery |
