Ultraclean ventilation. The shape of canopies to come.

Ultraclean ventilation. The shape of canopies to come.

Cutting corners to make surgery safer and more efficient People sometimes stare in wonder at our canopies and ask us why we eliminated the corners. While we admit that the rounded design is visually pleasing, the reasons are purely rational. Rounded corners eliminate air turbulence, making the canopy up to 30% more energy-efficient compared to conventional square and rectangular designs. No skirts in the theatre CRC Medical s UCV canopies are skirtless, ensuring 2 maximum flexibility in theatre design. Pendants and other equipment can be moved in or out of the sterile field without obstruction. The design is as suitable for new builds as it for retrofits. Even air distribution without pressure drops To ensure an even vertical air distribution over the operating table, our UCV canopies feature double layers of woven polyester. This eliminates sudden pressure drops and saves money in the long run. Fur- thermore, the temperature differential inside the sterile field is just 0.5 C. Every solution is unique Because every operating theatre is unique, we only offer bespoke designs. Many customers want to integrate surgical and/or examination lights or rails an impossibility if we only provided standard solutions. ventilation in the theatre. First of all, it has to be installed properly. Staff also need basic training in how the system works, and which routines have to be followed (no ventilation system can compensate for improper dress or too many door openings). What s more, we provide microbiological readings to make sure our solutions perform as advertised. We install, commission, train and monitor It takes more than a UCV canopy to ensure ultraclean 3

Our canopies at a glance Fully HTM 03-01 compliant Up to 30% more energy-efficient compared to conventional canopies Skirtless and often featuring rounded corners for less air turbulence, CRC s UCV canopies are both highly flexible and energy-efficient CFU levels > 5/m 3 HEPA-filtered air through double layers of woven fabric, providing a low-turbulent airflow in the sterile field. The result: a comfortable, draught-free working environment with low noise emissions Is air the next antibiotic? In a report published in 2013, the World Economic Forum concluded that antibiotic resistance was a major threat to society. There are few environments potentially more infectious than an operating theatre. Laminar airflow is the only technique capable of consistently delivering ultraclean ventilation (5 CFU/m 3 or less). For implant and other surgery associated with increased risk of surgical site infection, it is a must. Integrated lighting decreases visual contrast Attachments for surgical lights, monitor support arms and rails Ambient lighting and ergonomic lights can also be integrated, allowing them to become part of the overall lighting system in the theatre Innovative and proven design. We have designed and installed more than 100 canopies in hospitals and clinics across Scandinavia 4 5

CRC Medical s UCV canopies not only ensure exceptionally low levels of colony forming units, they re also energy-efficient Sture Gustafsson Project Manager at Sahlgrenska University Hospital Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Protecting patients in 14 hybrid theatres At a cost of over EUR 200 million, Sahlgrenska University Hospital s new Centre for Imaging and Intervention (CII) is a major investment. CII houses 14 theatres for both surgery and guided catheter-based intervention procedures. Because of the heightened risk of surgical site infections, dependable ultraclean ventilation was a must. CRC Medical s UCV canopies were chosen for all 14 theatres. Sture Gustafsson, Project Manager at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, explains, CRC Medical s UCV canopies not only ensure exceptionally low levels of colony forming units, but they re also energy-efficient. The unique design eliminates turbulence in the corners, increasing efficiency by up to 30%. In short 14 hybrid theatres (UCV canopies) Sterile services unit, surgical prep room, corridors (HEPA supply and exhaust units plus lint separators) Customer demanded 5 CFU/m 3 or less Canopy size (example): 4320 x 3120 mm Rails, surgical lighting and RGB lighting integrated into canopy Fixed measurement points for DEHS testing. 6 7

We provide many of Scandinavia s leading hospitals and clinics with ultraclean ventilation, including Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg and Uppsala University Hospital. Because no two operating rooms are alike, we customise every solution from scratch which greatly simplifies the integration of ancillary equipment, such as surgical lights and ceiling rails. Deliveries include installation and commissioning. We also offer training and planned maintenance. In the UK, we partner with AHS Solutions. CRC Medical AB Phone +46 (0) 31 27 20 00 info@crcmed.com www.crcmed.com 8