Argentina. The Hospital Oftalmológico Pedro Lagleyze has just incorporated a new air conditioning system that will allow optimal conditions of temperature, humidity and air purity to be maintained during surgical interventions, guaranteeing greater safety for patients and medical staff.
The project responds to the need to ensure the continuous operation of operating rooms under strict air quality standards, a key factor in the prevention of infections and the comfort of medical personnel.
"It will allow operating rooms to be kept fit and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," said Fernando Quirós, Minister of Health of the City of Buenos Aires. The official also stressed that the new system "significantly improves comfort for surgeons, instrumentators and health teams, and reduces the risk of infections during surgeries."
The installed solution consists of a GC series ROOFTOP VRF unit, equipped with specialized technology and Eurovent category TB1 certification, the highest in the thermal bridge factor. This classification is especially relevant in hospital environments, as it prevents condensation on the internal and external surfaces of the equipment, preventing the appearance of mold or corrosion that could compromise the quality of the treated air.
From the hospital's management, this progress is valued as a significant fact. The medical director, Pablo Véntola, described the installation as an "unprecedented event" that will allow "to significantly improve patient care in the eight operating rooms of the Lagleyze Hospital". He also highlighted "the increase in comfort for surgeons and the entire medical team during surgical interventions".
In the same vein, the deputy medical director, Ignacio Sagasti, stressed that "this incorporation represents a qualitative leap in health care, by guaranteeing the operability of operating rooms 24 hours a day throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions".
With this modernization, the Lagleyze Hospital strengthens its response capacity in the surgical field, integrating high-level technology that directly impacts patient safety and the efficiency of medical staff.
