Personal protective equipment (PPE) can potentiate heat stress, which may have a negative
impact on the wearer's performance, safety and well-being. In view of this, a survey was …

Heat may cause a stress response in perioperative personnel who wear impervious
protective surgical gowns that can trap body heat. Responses to heat may include changes …

The unbearable heat waves that we are experiencing these days around the world are the
result of increasing global warming, leading to heat stress and a constant health issue for …

Background. The rate of surgical site infections (SSI) is strongly influenced by operating
room quality, which is determined by the structural features of the facility and its systems and …

Objectives Hot environmental conditions can result in a high core-temperature and
dehydration which can impair physical and cognitive performance. This study aimed to …

Although difficult to implement, thermal comfort of medical staff in an operating room (OR)
deserves adequate attention because it can influence the effectiveness, and efficiency of …

Operating rooms (ORs) are the most critical and expensive sector of healthcare facilities.
The air conditioning system is designed to provide a well-controlled indoor air quality (IAQ) …

Thermal conditions in operating rooms are mainly dictated by the need to meet the
safety/comfort requirements of the patient. However, the accuracy of performed surgical …

A vascular interventional radiology (VIR) laboratory is a specialized medical environment
designed for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures focused on blood vessels. In this facility …

Aim: The overall aim was to map and describe experiences of heat conservationmeasures
(HCM) for the patient in connection with surgery from the patientʼsand the surgical teamʼs …