Laminar Airflow Ceiling vs Terminal HEPA Diffusers: Which Is Better for an Operating Theater?
The final air-supply system is one of the most important design decisions in an operating theater. Two commonly discussed options are a large laminar airflow ceiling and multiple terminal HEPA diffusers. Both systems can deliver filtered air into an operating room, but they are not equivalent. They differ in protected coverage, airflow distribution, ceiling coordination,
