Essential Surgical Equipment for Operating Rooms
CME Corp
AUGUST 28, 2024
Equipping an operating room (OR), whether in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of the essential equipment needed.
Three Key Benefits for Hospitals With Real-Time Operating Room Data
LiveData
JULY 7, 2023
Relying on time-consuming data entry by busy operating room (OR) staff, EHR systems alone simply cannot capture and share the level of information that surgical departments need to keep things running smoothly. Systems for managing electronic hospital records (EHR) are critical for recording, storing, and protecting patient data.
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Preventing Surgical Errors: Effective Strategies Over Warning Signs in Operating Rooms
LeanBlog
MAY 20, 2024
I've never seen a sign like this in an operating room. … […] The post Preventing Surgical Errors: Effective Strategies Over Warning Signs in Operating Rooms by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog. This is a Chat GPT / Dall-E generated image: It's silly, right? And I'm not advocating for them.
Optimizing Operating Room Efficiency with Surgery Scheduling Software
CaseCTRL
JULY 2, 2024
Efficient operating room (OR) management is crucial in today’s healthcare environment, where the costs associated with running an operating room can range from $30 to $100 per minute. One of the most effective ways to improve OR efficiency is by leveraging advanced surgery scheduling software.
What is an OR Nurse and What Do They Do in the Operating Room?
Platinum Meidcal Staffing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative nurses, play an essential role in surgeries. OR nurses are the backbone of the operating room, advocating for patients and supporting the entire surgical team. The post What is an OR Nurse and What Do They Do in the Operating Room?
The Unsung Heroes of Maryland, D.C., and Virginia’s Operating Rooms: Surgical Assistants
Platinum Meidcal Staffing
AUGUST 31, 2024
and Virginia, these professionals are the backbone of the operating room. The role of a surgical assistant is critical in every operating room, but their contribution is especially crucial in high-volume centers like USPI and SCA Surgery Centers, where the demands are intense, and the stakes are high.
Benefits of Stainless Steel Cabinets in Operating Rooms
CME Corp
APRIL 16, 2024
When you think of operating rooms stainless steel is most likely the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, it is hard to imagine an operating room equipped with anything other than stainless steel. Stainless steel cabinets are an indispensable component in healthcare environments, particularly in operating rooms.
SLD AirFRAME Operating Room Ceiling System Installation
MEDITEK
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
These fully integrated, modular, prefabricated ceiling systems are the packaged solution that will have your operating room surgery-ready in a fraction of the time than traditional systems demanded. We’ve been involved with operating room ceiling system installations within general and complex hybrid ORs across Canada.
Five Ways to Address Operating Room Inefficiencies
CNECT
JUNE 14, 2023
In ambulatory surgery centers, efficient operating rooms result in optimized schedules, higher patient volume, and streamlined operating processes. Facilities struggling with inefficiencies risk dangerous mistakes and longer operating times which can affect patient outcomes. What Causes Operating Room Inefficiencies?
Fighting Fatigue While Working in the Operating Room
Endovision
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Operating rooms are incredibly stressful and complex environments to work in. Spending long hours doing intricate work where the balance of one’s life hangs upon your hands can affect your health psychologically and physically. Burnout is a prevalent occurrence amongst …
What Surgeries are Performed in a Hybrid Operating Room?
USMD Health System
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Many types of procedures can be performed in a hybrid operating room, including minimally invasive treatment. Discover your options for surgery today.
The Importance of Precise Illumination in the Operating Room (OR)
BFW Inc.
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Brighter is Not Always Better Surgeons require clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities. Augmenting overhead operating room lighting with surgical headlights provides surgeons optimal illumination of the surgical site at all times, while minimizing shadows within the cavity.
The Operating Room Throughout History
ADLINK Technology
JULY 27, 2020
A look at how technological innovation has changed the OR as we know it today When a surgical team enters an operating room in 2020 to provide a patient with life-saving care, they follow streamlined, data-based processes supported by advanced technologies. But it hasn’t been that way for most of history. Take a look at […]>
The modern operating room – the key to success
walkerproject
JANUARY 20, 2021
The operating room area is confronted with a variety of challenges in everyday life. Originally controlled primarily by the surgeon, the operating room has become a service platform run by many professional groups. The operating room management/coordination is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination.
On-Time Starts in the Operating Room 2021
Perioperative Consulting
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
One of the most frequent problems in the operating room is maintaining on-time starts. The percentage of on-time starts has varied from a low of 3% to a high of over 90%. Typically, the percentage averages 50% or below.
SMART GLASSES IN THE OPERATING ROOM
The Anesthesia Consultant
OCTOBER 4, 2021
In the smart glasses group, the ultrasound machine was located behind the operator, and the smart glasses were paired with the ultrasound machine. Would the addition of smart glasses for routine monitoring be an overdose of technology in the operating room cockpit? Does excessive technology distract us from the actual patient?
Pride in the Operating Room: How the Structure of Surgical Residency Can Keep Us in the Closet
Association of Women Surgeons
JUNE 16, 2024
How you are evaluated and how you are … Continue reading "Pride in the Operating Room: How the Structure of Surgical Residency Can Keep Us in the Closet" Tyler Crawley Pride in residency is difficult, especially in surgery.
5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera
BFW Inc.
OCTOBER 7, 2021
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. Watch Webinar The post 5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera appeared first on BFW Inc.
Cost Analysis: Grounded Power vs. Isolated Power in an Operating Room
Bender
AUGUST 16, 2021
Historically, a prevailing argument against the use of isolated power systems (IPS) in operating rooms is the alleged cost differential between an IPS and a grounded power system (GPS).
Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)
Clemson
MAY 30, 2022
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.
Operating Room Project Director
HealthLinx: Surgical Services
MARCH 22, 2018
Download This Case Study Please enter your information below to access: First Name * Last Name * Email * Hospital * Δ The post Operating Room Project Director appeared first on HealthLinx.
Operating Room System Selection Guide for 208V-240V Medical Equipment
Bender
JANUARY 24, 2020
This states operating rooms are considered to be a wet procedure location unless a risk assessment conducted by the health care governing body determines otherwise. This means that unless a risk assessment is conducted, then operating rooms are considered to be wet procedure locations by default.
The Technological Future of Surgery in Operating Rooms
BFW Inc.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
New surgical technology is allowing doctors to increase efficiency and safety, by guiding their movements and offering unprecedented access to information in the operating room. With access to more real-time information and high-tech equipment, surgeons can operate with more dexterity and greater precision than ever before.
Case Study: Resolving Electrical Issues in Operating Rooms via Virtual Services
Bender
MARCH 15, 2021
In the beginning of 2020, Bender was contacted to test the Isolated Power Systems (IPS) that were used to provide power to nine operating rooms in two large Canadian hospitals. The panels required testing because the associated Line Isolation Monitor (LIM) that was monitoring the IPS was not responding to any tests.
What is the Difference Between Grounded vs. Ungrounded Lines in an Operating Room?
Bender
JULY 15, 2020
How to protect patients and hospital staff from electrical hazards In order to have a healthy appreciation of the electrical hazards in an operating room, we must assume and understand that the patient laying on the OR (operating room) table is connected to the ground and therefore a part of the electrical ground system in the operating room.
i2medi and Picis Collaborate to Revolutionize Operating Theater Management in Mexico with OR MANAGER® Software
Picis
OCTOBER 15, 2024
i²medi and Picis proudly announced the successful implementation of the Picis OR MANAGER®, a comprehensive operating room management system, into one of Mexico’s major hospital networks. This achievement signifies a substantial advancement in surgical planning, operating theater optimization, and overall hospital productivity.
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Travel Nursing: Operating Room (OR)
RNnetwork: Operating Room
JUNE 16, 2015
If you crave being on the front lines of patient care, consider becoming an operating room nurse. The post Travel Nursing: Operating Room (OR) appeared first on RNnetwork - Travel Nursing Blog. OR nursing (also known as perioperative nursing) involves caring for patients before, during and after surgery.
Can a surgical assistant be a catalyst for efficiency in the operating room?
NSAA
MARCH 28, 2023
[link] The post Can a surgical assistant be a catalyst for efficiency in the operating room? appeared first on NSAA | National Surgical Assistant Association.
The Fastest Path: Healthcare Startup Uses AI to Analyze Cancer Cells in the Operating Room
NVIDIA: Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Medical-device company Invenio Imaging is developing technology that enables surgeons to evaluate tissue biopsies in the operating room, immediately after samples are collected — providing in just three minutes AI-accelerated insights that would otherwise take weeks to obtain from a pathology lab.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE OPERATING ROOM. (THE PREMISE OF DOCTOR VITA). DISCUSSED IN THE JOURNAL ANESTHESIOLOGY
The Anesthesia Consultant
JULY 23, 2021
This month’s issue of Anesthesiology , our specialty’s leading journal, contains two studies on further incremental Artificial Intelligence in Medicine advances in the operating room. Thus, we might ask, ‘What happens to the operator/clinician involved?’ The post ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE OPERATING ROOM.
Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed
Incision
OCTOBER 3, 2023
A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. They're an integral part of the surgical team, working hard to ensure that every operation has the best possible outcome. Let's embrace the 4.5
Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: July 26, 2024
LeanBlog
JULY 26, 2024
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INTRA OPERATIVE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION MANAGEMENT
Anaesthesia News
JANUARY 31, 2024
Immediately communicate to the surgery team and the operating room (OR) staff that the patient’s status may be compromised. Ensure adequate oxygenation; increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to 100% to improve oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) 3. Decrease anesthetic depth 4.
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Grounded or Ungrounded? Exploring the difference between grounded and ungrounded power in ORs
Bender
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
What does this mean for operating rooms? Nearly anything a person can touch in an operating room is connected to the ground. So according to NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code an operating room is considered a “wet location”, and “wet locations” should use an “ungrounded system”. What does this mean?
Maximizing Surgical Potential: Keys to Recruiting Top Surgeon Talent
LiveData
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
This recruitment isn't just about improving the operating room; it influences patient care and outcomes, which are central to a hospital's mission. In today's healthcare environment, hospitals vie for the best surgical talent.
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A Peek Inside the Operating Room: Eight Insights From a Circulating Nurse
Transforming Outcomes
JUNE 26, 2020
When you think of the operating room (OR), what comes to mind? Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn About Post Author Courtney White The post A Peek Inside the Operating Room: Eight Insights From a Circulating Nurse appeared first on Transforming Outcomes. An intense and stressful work environment?
A Day in the Life of a Surgery Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)
EARN Cares
MARCH 24, 2022
The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. If you’re a nurse who is fascinated by anatomy and physiology, enjoys fast-paced daily tasks, and has a knack for remembering details, then the OR may be the perfect unit for you!
Minimizing Surgical Instrument Burden Increases Operating Room Efficiency and Reduces Perioperative Costs in Total Joint Arthroplasty
OpFlow
APRIL 28, 2021
Link to Abstract Background Optimizing surgical trays to improve operating room efficiency and reduce costs in instrument processing is an under-appreciated strategy for cost containment. This study aimed to assess the economic impact of instrument tray optimization in total joint arthroplasty.
Caresyntax Awarded 2024 German AI Prize for Advancing Surgical Intelligence
Caresyntax
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Currently, the platform supports 30,000 surgical professionals in 3,000 operating rooms globally, assisting in more than 3 million surgeries annually. The award was granted following an extensive evaluation of Caresyntax’s systems in leading hospitals across Germany and the EU.
Data-Driven Surgical Tray Optimization to Improve Operating Room Efficiency
OpFlow
JULY 22, 2021
Submitted to Operations Research manuscript OPRE-2021-06-370 Vinayak Deshpande, PhD Nishanth Mundru, PhD Sandeep Rath, PhD Martyn Knowles, MD, MBA, FACS Benjamin C. Wood, MD, MBA, FACS ABSTRACT Surgical procedures account for over 60% of the operating cost of a hospital.
Calm Within the Storm: Introducing Meditek’s Syndeo™ Boom Systems
MEDITEK
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
We know how crucial it is for your surgical room to run smoothly, and a well-designed OR that can meet the demands of modern procedures is the key to success. Boom systems are the beating heart of all operating rooms , playing a paramount role during the most tender and complex moments. Experience the power of Syndeo booms.
Why does Blickman use 304 stainless steel for operating room equipment?
Blickman Industries
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
The secret is in the design, construction and finish of each piece of equipment going into the operating room. Ease of maintenance ― Exposing a clean, smooth surface to the air, combined with regular cleaning, is the ONLY surface protection that stainless steel requires.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Works With NVIDIA to Broaden AI’s Reach in Surgery
NVIDIA: Healthcare
MARCH 18, 2024
AI — already used to connect, analyze and offer predictions based on operating room data — will be critical to the future of surgery, boosting operating room efficiency and clinical decision-making. NVIDIA supports the IGX software stack with NVIDIA AI Enterprise , the enterprise operating system for production-grade AI.
How NexGen Surgical Redefines Clinical Autonomy With Robust Support
NexGen Surgical
OCTOBER 17, 2024
For many, less time in the operating room and more time spent handling paperwork and taking on managerial duties lead to declining career satisfaction. They are responsible for life-saving surgical treatments and, in many cases, much of the administrative work that goes into running a successful surgical practice.
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