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APRIL 21, 2017

Radiant Beats Convection Air Conditioning Systems for Operating Room Comfort

New York—A study from Japan has found that operating rooms using radiant air conditioning systems (RAS) provide greater comfort for patients than traditional convection systems.

Maintaining a consistent room temperature is an important component of a comfortable operating room (OR) environment. A popular approach to cooling the OR uses a convection air conditioning system (CAS). CAS technology funnels cold, clean air over the patient’s body surface via a vent located directly above