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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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Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed

Incision

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. Sterility Cannot Be Rushed: The Stats Don't Lie Rushing the standard sterilization procedures can have severe implications for patient safety.

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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. Surgical Specialties OR nurses are trained to work in all of the different surgical specialties.

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Elevating Surgical Services: How SpecialtyCare Enhances Hospital Performance

SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Approach to Surgical Services SpecialtyCare offers hospitals a wide range of surgical services that enhance the precision, safety, and success of various procedures. Autotransfusion is particularly useful during surgeries where significant blood loss occurs, such as orthopedic or trauma procedures.

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Your Complete Guide to Surgical Lighting

BFW Inc.

In this article, we’ll give you a complete overview of the different types of OR lighting, their pros and cons, and the factors you should consider when choosing surgical lighting in your OR. Low-quality lighting in the OR is a dangerous and avoidable hindrance to surgical procedures that can contribute to: Poor surgery outcomes.