and doctors, we had sur-
geons perform live sur-
gery with a video feed
into the conference
room. With 2-way audio
communication, the sur-
geon worked the robot,
while another narrated
for the audience and
asked questions to the
surgeon.
• Room configura-
tions. Most surgeons pre-
fer their room configured
a certain way. Some
video integration systems can save preferred audio, camera, lighting,
and video settings into presets, so you can ready the room equipment
with the touch of a button. This feature could reduce turnaround time
and enhance surgeon satisfaction and lessen the learning curve for the
surgical team.
• Time outs. Some systems broadcast a pre-surgical checklist to all
monitor screens to remind the OR team to take a time out, again a
patient safety initiative.
Looking to upgrade
Video integration can be confusing. Video and audio inputs and out-
puts. Video signals going in and out of the room. Media routers. The
easiest way to think about it is this: An OR is integrated if you can cor-
ral all the information that's already available in the OR and route it
when and where your team needs it.
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A video integration system is
similar to conducting an orchestra,
routing video and images from
different pieces of equipment
to various monitors within
the OR, to make the entire
system work together
in harmony.
