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hat's not to like about 4K ultra-high-definition sur-
gical monitors? At 4 times the resolution of high
definition, the picture quality is out of this world.
If you're thinking about upgrading to 4K monitors
in your ORs, where do you start and what should
you expect? We spoke to a few facility leaders who've recently added
4K, and they shared some advice based on their experiences.
• Look beyond the screen. Simply getting a 4K monitor doesn't nec-
essarily mean you're going to be viewing 4K. The entire video chain,
from cameras on scopes to image processing boxes, must be native
4K. "Be careful with the vendors and how 4K is marketed," advises
Robert Eisenberg, RN, MBA, administrative director of ambulatory
surgery, integration and planning at WellSpan Health in York, Pa.
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
Ready for a 4K Upgrade?
Facility administrators share their best advice for
adding the latest video imaging technology to your ORs.
• ENJOYING THE VIEW Marshall Medical Center North in Guntersville, Ala., added a 4K system that worked for surgeons across
several specialties.
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