2005 - 06-28-05

Temperature Control: In
conjunction with humidity control, temperature
control is important in consistent successful
outcomes. Dr. Patterson maintains a constant 68°
in the room at all times. The surgery center
features a digitally controlled heating,
ventilation and air conditioning system with
graphical software and telelink modem. Dr.
Patterson controls the temperature to plus or
minus 1/10 (one-tenth) of a degree.

General Cleanliness: In order
to maintain general cleanliness and sterility,
the room has to be constructed with special
flooring and paint. Why? So it can withstand the
harsh cleaning agents required to maintain a
sterile environment.

Dr. Patterson's floor covering
is an operating room grade, low porous vinyl and
the walls are covered with an epoxy-based paint.
The ceiling is constructed with a
non-particulate material with a vinyl veneer
which enables the ceiling to be cleaned.

Dr. Patterson is a stickler
for maintaining cleanliness in his operating
room and insists the cleaning schedule be
followed religiously. And because he goes to
these kinds of lengths to make sure there is
absolutely no infectious particles in his
theatre, many of his patients enjoy a speedy
recovery.

What Happens If The Power Goes Out?

There is always someone who
asks, "What happens if the power goes out during
my surgery?" That is a question Dr. Patterson
can easily answer.

Dr. Patterson has a 150
Kilowatt, 480 Volt, 3 Phase backup generator. If
you are like me, you have no idea what that
means. But what I do know is, within 4-seconds
of losing power, Dr. Patterson's whole building
is up and running with full power... and... it
can continue like this for 24-hours.