OR now home to high-definition
PrintEveryone has heard of HDTV. Now Backus would like to introduce you to its HDOR.
The Operating Room has joined the high-definition wave with its new upgraded space.
A spacious, state-of-the-art new room allows surgery to be performed in high-definition.
Investing in high-definition equipment promotes patient safety and improves visualization and communication among staff members, said Paul Pudimat, MD, Medical Director of Perioperative Services.
"This advanced laparoscopic suite allows the best quality images available to be projected and recorded in multi-formats to give the surgeon the best possible picture," he said.
At 650 square feet, the new space brings the total number of operating rooms to 13. Advanced laparoscopic, spine, and other major surgeries will be performed in the new suite.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, new flat panel high-definition screens display clear, concise views of radiology imaging and live images from the operating table.
Shadow-eliminating LED surgical lights allow doctors to easily view the high-definition monitors during surgery. Cameras built within the LED lights project real-time images onto the big screen and smaller monitors located throughout the room for all to see.
A high-tech command center and work station gives nurses control of all monitors in the room and the ability to change the images shown to best accommodate the surgeon and patient. In addition to surgical images, laboratory data, radiographic images, or vital signs can be displayed on any monitor at the touch of a button.
Efficient and spacious, the upgraded facility offers a larger layout for additional personnel in the space and ample room for staff circulation. Equipment and supplies have also been condensed to enhance efficiency and safety for staff and patients.
Ceiling booms with movable arms hold equipment that would normally be placed on the floor, reducing clutter caused by power cords and communication cables. Hydraulically activated controls allow ease of movement throughout the room for these heavy pieces of equipment.
Additional enhancements to the operating rooms include a new perioperative checklist board and a sizeable electronic wall schedule located across from the nurses' desk. The electronic monitor provides immediate updates to the daily OR schedule, including surgeries in progress and patient status.
Similar to a traffic light, the perioperative checklist uses red and green visual indicators to ensure all aspects of the Universal Protocol have been met.
Staff has been trained on the new equipment, which helps considerably with speed and efficiency, said Donna Mcardle, RN, Clinical Director, Operating Room.
The upgraded room is in response to surgical growth and service demand. "We performed approximately 11,000 cases last year," said Ms. Mcardle. "With the addition of the daVinci surgical robot, we were outgrowing our space."