Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the refurbishment of Theatre 2, creating a modern ultraclean facility suitable for orthopaedic surgery.
The Trust appointed Medical Air Technology (MAT) as principal designer and contractor for the project, which involved a full turnkey refurbishment of the theatre. MAT also designed and installed a centralised UPS system to serve all four of the hospital’s theatres and recovery area, alongside an upgraded electrical infrastructure to support the new installation. The theatre layout has been redesigned to enable teams to respond more quickly in emergencies.
Following the successful completion of Theatre 2, the Trust has engaged MAT to carry out the refurbishment and upgrade of Theatre 1 to bring it in line with the new standard.
Theatres at MKUH are divided into two areas: Phase 1 Theatres, for emergency and trauma care, and Phase 2 Theatres, for elective surgery. Theatre 2 sits within Phase 1. The refurbished theatre now features a MAT ECO-flow ultraclean ventilation (UCV) canopy, which creates a ‘clean zone’ around the patient and clinical team in line with HTM 03-01 (2021), helping to eliminate airborne particles for safer surgery.
In addition to the ventilation canopy, the refurbishment included installation of specialist pendants, a theatre control panel, a fully compliant air handling unit, and upgraded ventilation controls. The theatre fabric was also improved, with new floors, Whiterock hygienic wall cladding, doors, and furniture. The full electrical installation was carried out by C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd.
Anthony Marsh, director of Facilities and Estates at MKUH, said: “We’re delighted to have completed a full refresh of our Trauma Theatre, incorporating a state-of-the-art Ultra Clean Ventilation system and a comprehensive modern refit. This investment reflects our commitment to providing the highest standards of care in a safe, efficient, and future-ready environment.”
