Tomorrow’s Ventilation Solutions for Future Hospital Demands

At hospitals and healthcare buildings, the ultimate objective is to save lives. According to the 2018 annual reports from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the incidence of postoperative wound infections (POSI) ranged from 1.6% to 13.4% depending on the surgical procedure. Surgical Site Infections (SSI) are severe complications in hospitals worldwide and Norway. SSI contributes to large societal costs through extended hospitalization, increased need for reoperation, and less participation in working life. The high occurrence of SSI increases the need for antibiotics, both preventive and treatment, increasing the risk of developing antibiotics resistance bacteria. Although it is well-known that most SSIs are caused by germs, the transport mechanism of such microorganisms is still a matter of debate. Recognizing the critical need for improved safety measures, Norconsult embarked on a groundbreaking project.