Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Maki Takahashi
Japan
Research Article
Effect of Power Crisis Caused By Earthquake on Operating Room Environment
Author(s): Junichi Nishiyama, Maki Takahashi, Aki Ando, Makoto Sawada, Takugi Kan and Toshiyasu SuzukiJunichi Nishiyama, Maki Takahashi, Aki Ando, Makoto Sawada, Takugi Kan and Toshiyasu Suzuki
The Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 caused unprecedented damage to Japan and blasted the myth of safety at nuclear power plants. Electric power in Japan has yet to be completely restored. The suspension of air conditioning in operating rooms stemming from power blackouts hampers the ability to adjust room temperature and humidity levels and suspends ventilation through air cleaning filters. In this work, we used simulations to investigate the effect of changes in an operating room environment as a result of air conditioning suspension. We prepared two rooms, one equipped with an LED shadowless lamp and the other with a xenon gas lamp, suspended the air conditioning, and measured the changes in temperature, humidity, and air cleanliness on operating tables and in the entire rooms. The physical impressions of four staff members working in each room were also collected. Results showe.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000446