operatsioonisaal
Operatsioonisaal, commonly known as the operating room, is a specialized clinical facility designed for surgical procedures. The room is engineered to maintain strict sterility, provide optimal lighting, temperature control, and accommodate surgical teams, equipment, and patients. Its layout typically includes a central work area surrounded by anterooms, a scrub area for handwashing and gowning, and a ventilated isolation zone to reduce airborne contaminants. The design requirements are governed by national and international standards such as ISO 15189 and the EurLic (European Licences for Healthcare Facilities).
The primary equipment found in an operatsioonisaal includes an operating table, surgical lights, anesthesia machines, cardiac
Operating room staff includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, scrub technicians, and circulating nurses. Surgeons perform the procedure,
Protocols governing operatsioonisaal activities cover preoperative patient preparation, intraoperative sterile technique, postoperative monitoring, and infection control.