Film Number |
6620 |
Title |
TOMORROW'S WORLD - STERILE OPERATING THEATRE |
Producer |
BBC |
Date |
1966 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
7 mins 38 secs |
Description |
BBC Tomorrow's World production looking at the permanent sterile downward airflow enclosure, patented by Dr Hugh Howorth at Wrightington Hospital in Wigan. A presenter and voiceover explain how the new ventilation system prevents the spead of airborne infection during operations. The film also demonstrates how surgical teams have to prepare for theatre in the small enclosure space. |
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Key
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