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The Importance of Precise Illumination in the Operating Room (OR)

BFW Inc.

All aspects of medical procedures require efficiency, safety and effectiveness and it is not surprising that appropriate and sufficient lighting is a critical component to success. Brighter is Not Always Better Surgeons require clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities.

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Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)

Clemson

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera

BFW Inc.

Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. However, the impact surgical videos have on clinical performance, patient outcomes, and efficiency are invaluable.

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How Psychological State Affects the Operating Room (OR)

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Many factors affect the operating room (OR) and surgery success, ranging from patient-related factors to resource-related factors to even clinician-related factors. Developing techniques to accurately measure and study the psychological state of the surgical team in the OR is critical, along with techniques to address detrimental states.

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The Essential Role of Surgical First Assistants: Importance, Career Outlook, and Impact on Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is a vital member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons to ensure the success of surgical procedures. SFAs also assist in positioning the patient to provide optimal access to the surgical site. Employment Statistics and Job Outlook According to the U.S.

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A Day in the Life of a Surgery Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)

EARN Cares

Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. OR nurses work closely with scrub technologists (also called scrubs or scrub techs) to help surgical teams perform surgery. What Do OR Nurses Do?

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How to Choose the Right Smoke Evacuation System

Symmetry Surgical

Generators convert electricity into energy, which travels through a pencil/handpiece to the electrode at the surgical site. Surgical smoke, also known as a plume, occurs when electricity and tissue meet. Preventing distraction during delicate procedures is imperative.