struction wrapped up on the new facility last year.
"Trialing the video platforms at various facilities helped us see
how image quality between systems differed, but we had no idea
how everything would come together once we finished building,"
says Tracy Helmer, RN, manager of the new outpatient facility. "It
took a bit of a leap of faith to go fully integrated with our video sys-
tem because it was impossible to fully replicate the set-up that
would be installed."
Looks aren't everything
The picture quality of 4K is the most obvious benefit, but new video
platforms come with many other features that can make your ORs run
more smoothly.
"Our upgraded system has an iPad application that lets surgeons
send custom messages to patients that include images and videos
from the surgery," says Dr. Stannard. "Surgeons can also upload
images directly to the EMR."
The user interface on the new system also makes it easier for sur-
geons to check instrument settings. In the past, a surgeon who had
accidentally lowered an instrument's power had to look over at the
power source to check the setting. With the new imaging system,
instrument information is displayed on the video monitors. If an
instrument's power level suddenly changes, the surgeon can check the
setting without looking away from the action.
The new system also integrates the camera, light source and online
network capabilities in one reasonably sized box, which saves valu-
able OR space.
Staff and surgeons at Henderson Hospital's new surgery center love
that their video system helps them communicate and keeps the surgi-
cal schedule on track. All of the ORs are outfitted with cameras and
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