Why the walls of an operating room matter
Tile joints, gypsum and airborne contamination are all part of the infection risk. Antibacterial modular panels remove most of them.
A clean room is clean because air is directed on purpose. Airtight and gastight construction stops air pollution from entering and lets the ventilation system do its job.
Where it is used
- Operating theatre areas
- Clean rooms
- Bio safety levels 2 to 4
Pressure first
Air flows from the room with the higher degree of cleanliness to the one with the lower. That only works if the room shell does not leak. Any simplification or inaccuracy in the design of the ventilation, or later in how it is managed, can let harmful contamination into controlled areas.
Seams every 90 cm
Modular wall panels meet in vertical seams, repeated about every 90 cm. Each seam is closed with a T-shaped airtight silicone strip that is tied to its seat by a tread on its base. The strip does not react with chemicals, it releases no particles, and it can be washed with disinfectants at any time. Because the system is modular, a strip can be removed and fitted again.
Sterile and semi-sterile spaces should follow accepted standards for air quality, such as FDA standards and GMP regulations.
