are no longer tired and red
after a long surgery. And
because of the improved
visibility in the OR, there's
less chance of tripping.
Adjustability
One of the great challenges
surgeons face is that every
surgeon must use the same
surgical display. Whether
you're right-handed or left-
handed, tall or short, or
prefer 2D to 3D, every sur-
geon is unique and has his
or her preferences. My
point is that surgeons need
flexibility. When I do a
laparoscopy, I typically
place the screen at eye
level or lower; it's uncomfortable for me when the screen is higher than
that. I also keep the screen next to the patient, maybe 2 yards away.
Another surgeon who's doing the exact same surgery might have a pref-
erence that's the complete opposite of mine. That's why it's so important
to get involved in the purchasing process, to make sure whichever sys-
tem you select has the flexibility to accommodate the preferences of the
docs who'll be using it every day.
Durability
Where will the screen be positioned during the surgery — in the ster-
7 8 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7
• DECISION TIME Choose a surgical display based on factors such as screen size,
image quality and adjustability.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
