Ambient RF-EMF exposure in surgical operating rooms from telecommunication antennas and Wi-Fi sources
This PubMed-listed study measured ambient radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) levels during surgical operations in 15 hospital operating rooms in Albacete, Spain, focusing on contributions from telecommunication antennas and Wi‑Fi. Using an exposimeter logging every 5 seconds across 67 procedures (~120 hours), the authors report that observed ambient RF‑EMF levels were comparable to other European indoor microenvironment studies. They report exposures in all operating rooms remained below 0.4% of the ICNIRP (2020) reference level, with the highest recorded mean value on the 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi band.
Key points
- Measured ambient RF‑EMF during ongoing surgeries in 15 operating rooms at two hospitals in Albacete (Spain).
- Monitoring covered 67 surgical procedures totaling about 120 hours and 45 minutes, with readings every 5 seconds during operating periods.
- Instrumentation: Satimo EME Spy 140 exposimeter placed on a plastic tripod in a central, unobstructed location away from walls/equipment.
- Highest recorded mean value reported was 58.82 μW/m² on the 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi band.
- Authors state exposure levels were comparable to other European indoor microenvironment studies.
- Authors report all measured ambient exposures were below 0.4% of the ICNIRP (2020) reference level, even under less favorable conditions (more people/devices).
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