surgical environment Articles
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The integrated effect of medical lamp position and diffuser discharge velocity on ultra-clean ventilation performance in an operating theatre
AbstractThe ventilation system of an operating theatre (OT) in a hospital needs to provide a comfortable and healthy surgical environment, particularly to minimise the risk of airborne infection. Engineering standards are available to outline specialised ventilation design and installation requirements based on knowledge accumulated from quality research and day-to-day practices. In this paper, ...
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Advantages of using Spine 3D(CT-based) Navigation in complex Spine Surgeries
To confidently perform a spinal fusion and screw fixation with excellence surgical navigation is consistently used as a powerful tool. Surgical Navigation provides real-time guidance and precise measurements for accurately placing the pedicle screws to help stabilize the spine. A preoperative CT scan gives a detailed visualization of the structure decreasing the potential for implant-related ...
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Digital Monitoring Quickly Alerts to Thermal Changes During Surgical Procedures
Hypothermia is the leading prolonged anesthesia side effect in animals. In both dogs and cats, hypothermia, and even hyperthermia, can often happen with any lengthy surgical procedure – dental or general – or in a patient that has comorbid issues. Veterinary-specific multiparameter digital monitors are the key to quickly determining if an anesthetized patient is becoming hypothermic ...
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OR Today Spotlight on John W. Cromwell MD
The following article is a repost of an interview that originally appeared in OR Today “Spotlight On: John W. Cromwell, MD” with Caresyntax customer, John Cromwell, MD, FACS, associate chief medical officer and director of surgical quality and safety at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. ...
By Caresyntax
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