Operating theater
Operating Theater
An Operating Theater (also known as an Operating Room, Surgery Room, or OR) is a facility within a hospital where surgical procedures are carried out in a sterile environment.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ˈθiːətər/
- US: /ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɪŋ ˈθiːətər/
Etymology
The term "Operating Theater" comes from the early history of surgery, where students would observe surgical procedures in a tiered theater-like setting.
Description
An Operating Theater is equipped with a surgical table and other equipment that assist in the performance of surgical procedures. It is maintained under strict aseptic conditions to prevent infection and is typically equipped with advanced medical technology.
Related Terms
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
- Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
- Surgical Instruments: Tools or devices designed for performing specific actions during a surgery or operation.
- Sterilization (microbiology): Any process that eliminates or kills all forms of life and other biological agents.
- Postoperative Care: The care that a patient receives following a surgical operation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Operating theater
- Wikipedia's article - Operating theater
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