CNYSHE Monthly Luncheon; Avidicare & Stark; The Science of OR Ventilation

“The Science of Operating Room Ventilation: How Well Does My Ventilation System Perform and Does it Really Matter?”

ASHRAE 170 requires that ventilation systems meet critical operational parameters; however, there are no requirements for the measurement of actual airborne microbial bioburden. This presentation highlights the basic differences among the three types of ventilation systems, what they were designed to do and not do, their strengths and limitations, relative efficacy in minimizing airborne bioburden and energy required to obtain optimal performance. Included will be an update on the movement in Europe to set limits on airborne microbial contamination based on surgical site infection risk and why this transition is taking place. Finally, it is assumed that reducing airborne microbial bioburden requires higher expenditure of energy because of complex air handling requirements. The speakers will discuss the installation and operation of a TcAF system at the University of Rochester and whether it is possible to achieve cleaner air with less expenditure of energy.

Bullet points:

• · Why better control of airborne contamination in the OR is needed
• How the physics of Temperature-controlled Air Flow, (TcAF) a novel ventilation concept, enables ultraclean throughout the entire room.
• Comparative analysis of TMA, LAF and TcAF in performance against airborne microbial contamination
• Installation, testing, and life cycle analysis of TcAF at the University of Rochester’s new Orthopedics and Physical Performance Center
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Learning Objectives:

1) What is the traditional OR HVAC design

2) What is the distance around the operating table that you are required to have clean laminar flow air?

3) What is the main principle that Opragon systems use?

4) Can lighting work with the Opragon system?

5) True or False: Opragon systems are similar cost to traditional systems

Presented by: Derrick Day, Stark Tech & Dana Abramson, Avidicare

Derrick Day, Market Sales Lead

Derrick Day has been working in the HVAC industry for 15 years with the last 8 years being focused on Healthcare. Derrick currently works at Stark Tech as the Market Sales Lead in Rochester. He is a member of the Genesee Valley Regional Associate of Healthcare Engineers (GVRAHE / ASHE) and is the president of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) of WNY. Derrick is a Clarkson University Alum where he studied Engineering and received his MBA as well.

Dana Abramson, US Business Development

As part of a strategically curated US team, Dana played a pivotal role in the company's foray into the US market in 2018. She contributed to the design and implementation of the initial research study aimed at assessing the viability of introducing Avidicare's innovative air ventilation system in the United States. This study laid the foundation for understanding the market dynamics and potential demand for the revolutionary technology.

As the company gained traction in the US, Dana's role, in collaboration with the US team, evolved to become instrumental in creating widespread marketing awareness. Leveraging their strategic insights and industry knowledge, the US team played a significant role in shaping Avidicare's market presence in the US. Efforts were particularly notable in the successful installation of the first major system at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), a milestone that showcased the practical impact of Avidicare's solutions.

Contact Information:

Derrick Day – 585-313-2885 – [email protected]

Dana Abramson – 585-565-8879 - [email protected]

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