None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Operation theatre regularly used for minor surgical procedures OT with no fumigation or disinfection done 24 hours prior to study OT with closed air system with limited access during the study Study settings where baseline microbial sampling is feasbile
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: OT which is already fumigated or chemically disinfected within the past 24 hours OT with active major surgeries or emergencies during the intervention Open or semi open operation theatres External microbial contamination sources construction sewage leak
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Microbial load reduction decreases air borne and surface pathogen bacteria and fungi Sterilization of OT environment maintains aseptic condition complementary to modern sterilant Air purification neutralises bad odour improves air quality Stress reduction aromatic properties reduce anxiety for staff and patientsTimepoint: During Fumigation till 45 minutes daily for 7 days till 3 months then post fumigation culture will be taken at 1st 3rd 5th and 7th day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Pt Khushilal Sharma Government Autonomus Ayurveda College and Institute Bhopal 462003