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T
he equipment gleams and the surgical lights shine in your
new OR, but the first thing surgeons will notice are the
flat-screen monitors hung around the space you spent so
much time designing. Is it worth it to invest in stunning
ultra-high-definition video or are the still-brilliant images
of high-definition enough of a surgeon satisfier? We asked several
facility leaders who went through recent imaging upgrades for their
views on 4K and HD and their top tips for adding the technology that
meets your facility's clinical and financial needs.
JoEllen McBride, PhD | Associate Editor
• CENTER OF ATTENTION Surgeons want to work with the best possible imaging technology, but whichever video platform you
choose has to make financial sense for your facility.
Monitor Makeovers
Imaging system upgrades put the finishing touches on new-look ORs.
James
P.
Stannard,
MD