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National HTA

In Denmark an HTA is typically done prior to the introduction of new health technology in the health care system connection with changes in the use of an already existing technology. The purpose of the HTA is to establish a well-documented and comprehensive overview of the consequences of the new technology in the healthcare system.

 
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 Ventilation på operationsstuer   Keglemand blå

Ventilation systems in operating rooms

A new Health Technology Assessment from the Danish National Board of Health shows that laminar air flow (LAF) systems in operating rooms is no more effecient that operating rooms with turbulent air flow (TAF) in preventing deep infection after surgery. The review was limited to orthopaedic surgery procedures that pose a high risk of infection with the insertion of large foreign objects such as hip and knee prostheses.

HTA on vaccination against rota virus