What is an Operating Room?

 

An operating room (OR) is a spacious, sterile room where surgeons perform procedures on patients.

 

Types of Operating Rooms

 

There are various types of operating theatres depending on the type of surgery being performed. These include general, orthopaedic, neurological, spinal, urological and cardiac/thoracic.
The reason there are different types of operating theatres is because different surgeries require different equipment and staff. The staff must have access and enough space to move the equipment needed for each type of surgery.

For example, if a patient is having spinal surgery in the spine OR, it is not uncommon for the surgeon to be in the room using a C-arm to perform x-rays. If a patient is in the cardiac/thoracic operating room for a direct cardiac procedure, the perfusionist will run the heart-lung machine in the room. If a patient is having general surgery, such as an appendectomy, they will go into the general operating room, which is much smaller than the orthopaedic operating room where the patient is having a hip or knee replacement.

How to setting up an operating room？

 

A typical operating theatre has the following equipment:

 

 

1. Operating table

The operating table is the breathing, lifeline of the hospital. Without this equipment, surgeons would not be able to successfully complete their surgical tasks. Multi-speciality hospitals have several operating theatres for use by different departments, and requirements may vary from department to department. Each offers versatility, durability and ease of use for patient positioning. Available in electric and manual, hydraulic and other types, there are different operating tables for different types of surgeries for different purposes.

 

Universal Operating Tables

The universal operating table will support a variety of patient positions, including Trendelenburg, supine, prone, etc. It will also assist the C-arm in fluoroscopy and other imaging operations during procedures that require surgery. Its versatility makes the general surgical table the market leader in the surgical table market. Hospitals that specialise in neurology, orthopaedics, urology, internal medicine and other types of surgery will want to purchase an operating table designed specifically for that procedure. This can improve performance and facilitate access to certain tools.

 

AOT8801A Operating Table Details：

AOT8801A Universal Operating Table

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Modular Operating Tables

Modular infrastructures can be assembled with different modules in a variety of multi-stage configurations. By exchanging just a few modules, the OR team can customise the table for each procedure and patient. Modules can be easily installed and removed to maximise workflow flexibility and efficiency.

 

AOT800 Operating Table Details:

AOT800 Modular Operating Table

 

 

Neurosurgery Operating Table

This is one of the most advanced types of operating tables. The patient must be placed in the correct position during surgery. Any unexpected movement can alter the course of a neurosurgical procedure, which is why these tables must stand firmly and stably on the ground.

Features:

• Back, Integral Lift, Trendelenburg Reclining, and more positioning options.
• Electro-hydraulic option with manual controls.

 

AOT100 Neurosurgery Operating Table Details：

AOT100 Neurosurgery Operating Table

 

Orthopaedic Operating Table

With the increase in orthopaedic conditions, surgeons may prefer to invest in an orthopaedic operating table. At the higher end of the operating table price range, orthopaedic operating tables are highly specialised.

Features:

• Provides greater patient comfort for procedures such as shoulder surgery, myelography, and hip and knee replacements.
• Easy positioning for spinal surgery.
• Table moves vertically for easy access to X-ray imaging.

 

AOT500 Orthopaedic Operating Table Detail:

AOT500 Orthopaedic Operating Table

 

Gynaecology/Urology Operating Table

These surgical tables must be able to provide adequate support and stability, usually with enough space under the sitting board so as not to interfere with the surgeon’s standing position to ensure a smooth surgical operation.

Features:

• Can be controlled by remote control and pedals for overall adjustment.
• Maximises the accessibility of the C-arm to provide radiation extension for brachytherapy

AOT400B GYN/Urology Operating Table

 

Ophthalmic Operating Table

Most ophthalmic surgeries are performed on the patient’s head area. The surgeon usually operates in a seated position. Therefore, surgeons have special and strict requirements for the height of the operating table.

Features:

• Minimum height ≥ 540 mm, ideal for ophthalmologists to perform surgery in a sitting position.
• Horizontal and vertical movement of the table for accurate patient positioning

 

AOT200 Plus Ophthalmic Operating Table Details:

AOT200 Plus Ophthalmic Operating Table

 

Fluoroscopy Operating Table

Most other surgeries require imaging procedures and most imaging tables have a carbon fibre top for use with C-arms and other imaging systems.

Features:

• Professional 3D imaging.
• Fluoroscopy.
• Procedures requiring lateral/vertical float or lateral tilt and height adjustment.

AOT900 Fluoroscopy Operating Table

 

2. Operating Light

 

There are many different surgical and exam lights available, including:

 

Ceiling-mounted operating lights:

Ceiling-mounted LED lights and halogen lights are the best choice for illuminating your operating theatre.

 

So which is better, LED lights or halogen lights?

• LED lights are typically more expensive than halogen bulbs
• LED bulbs last longer than halogen bulbs
• LED bulbs are bright white, but halogen bulbs fade to yellow.
• Eyewear fatigue is felt more quickly with halogen lamps, LED lamps provide a safer and more comfortable experience for the user.

 

Mobile surgical lights:

You can never go wrong with a mobile light in a temporary room or short-term solution. Bright and powerful, mobile surgical lights offer the ideal combination for almost any operating room.

K Series Ceiling Mount Surgical Light	AKL-LED-MSZ4 Mobile Surgical Light	AKL-250L Exam Light

Regardless of the size of your hospital, operating rooms need to add top-notch surgical and exam lights.
With these lights at your disposal, you’ll be better able to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

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3.Ceiling Pendant

 

Ceiling-mounted equipment booms have been added to the operating theatre. Each boom has a series of arms that hold a variety of items such as surgical lights, flat screens and equipment. They are also equipped with utilities such as electrical outlets and oxygen. By being ceiling mounted, the amount of equipment that is on the floor and has to be moved during the cleaning process can be minimised.

5 Factors you need to consider when choosing a ceiling pendant:

•  Consider the height of the operating theatre in relation to the height of the tower, so as to prevent a situation where the tower is not tall enough for the doctor to reach.
• Whether the pendant tower can be rotated 340°, which will help you to easily use tools, gases, lighting, etc.
• Consider whether the pendant can be adapted to British BS standard, French NF standard, German DIN standard, anaesthesia gas scavenging system standard and so on.
• Consider power supply, number of gas outlets and number of drawers.
• Load capacity.

 

Medical Pendant	Our customisable, unique single mount pendant

The use of quality surgical cranes can greatly improve the efficiency of surgeons and help them get the best performance during surgery.

 

4. Workstation Cart

 

Hospitals are introducing medical carts for on-site nursing treatment so that nurses and doctors can have the mobility they need to provide treatment to patients in need, whether in the emergency room, treatment room, or stationary ward.

PC-equipped medical carts offer numerous advantages, one of which also enables healthcare providers to access patient records at the point of care, thereby reducing delays in patient treatment. It can effectively identify the correct medication and provide accurate dosages to patients in critical situations. Real-time access to patient data is also an integral part of the process of improving patient care and safety.

 

For telemedicine workflows, this computerised cart is the perfect choice. Designed to enable video communication and the use of diagnostic peripherals to facilitate virtual care and timely diagnosis. Connecting physicians to remote patients in real time improves accessibility and timeliness of care.

Stand Up Workstation Cart

5. Anesthesia Cart

 

An anesthesia cart must be durable to withstand the demands associated with daily use, secure to ensure medications remain safe and are only accessible to authorized staff members, as well as, organized to allow for easy identification and the fast retrieval of medications, tools, and supplies. Aditionally, to have an organized medical cart, there must be enough room to accommodate the essentials, while still keeping access easy and timely.

 

6. Anesthesia Equipment

 

Medical professionals often use anesthesia equipment in the operating room environment during surgery to help prevent patients from feeling pain and relax the surrounding muscles. Anesthesia machines are essential to any health care facility. It is important to provide patients with a reliable anesthesia machine to induce and maintain anesthesia.

Hospitals can purchase an integrated advanced anesthesia workstation with all components or a modular system assembled from standard components. Integrated workstations mean low dead zones, compact design, fewer external connections and, most importantly, seamless data sharing between components. It can also be used to store items such as intravenous medications, syringes, needles, and other equipment that may be required by the nursing staff providing anesthesia.

 

AMJ-303 Anesthesia System

 

7. X ray Machine

X-rays are often used in orthopedic surgery. Higher X-ray power, larger image intensifier field size, and better sterility are major facilities requested by surgeons to help reduce delays and free up radiographers to examine more patients.

Portable X-ray machines make it easier for surgeons to maneuver the device into any position they wish to help provide a clearer view of the area being operated on. The relatively compact size of the machine also reduces the amount of space used in the operating room, giving the surgical team more room to perform the procedure.

 

PLX100-D05DR Portable Digital X Ray Machine

 

8. Infusion Pump

 

The accuracy of fluid and drug delivery is very important. To ensure accurate infusion and medication administration, intravenous therapy is performed using an infusion pump.

The infusion pump sets the rate and duration of liquid delivery through an integrated software interface.

Infusion pumps have significant advantages over manual infusion methods, which also include the ability to deliver liquids in very small amounts and at precisely programmed rates or automatic intervals. Infusion pumps can deliver nutrients or drugs to the body, such as insulin or other hormones, antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and painkillers.

WRIP-9021N Infusion Workstation

 

9. Suction Unit

 

Suction machines are vital during anaesthesia, resuscitation, intensive care and other procedures and should not be ignored. Suction machines are very helpful for patients with severe blockages in the mouth, trachea or pharynx. Suction machines can be life-saving when a patient is unable to remove secretions because they are confused or are undergoing a surgical or medical procedure.

 

4 situations that require the use of a suction machine:

• To remove secretions and blood when the patient is unable to do so.
• If the airway is partially or completely obstructed
• To assist a patient who is vomiting during a seizure or loss of consciousness.
• To remove foreign bodies from the airway (lung suction)

 

Medical suction machines come in a variety of sizes and configurations, and they are an important tool in providing safe and effective patient care. Users can select between continuous and intermittent suction modes and adjust the suction level to ensure that all secretions are removed. The low-noise operation of the suction machine provides efficient patient care at all times, and in doing so reduces disruption to caregivers and patients.

YX980D Operating Room Suction Unit	SXT-5A Plus Continuous&Intermittent Suction Machine

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10. Patient Monitor

 

Patients are physically and psychologically weak and require regular monitoring and comprehensive management in preoperative preparation, intraoperative monitoring and postoperative management. The use of monitors allows for timely monitoring of the patient’s physiological parameters and the detection of potential problems.

It is important to choose a monitor that can provide the required information during surgery. Multi-parameter patient monitors provide patients with the basic vital sign information needed for optimal service on a single screen. 24-hour continuous monitoring of patient physiological parameters, detecting trends, indicating critical situations, and providing a basis for emergency treatment and therapy.

The following can be accurately measured in patients:

• Oxygen saturation
• Blood pressure
• Temperature
• Electrocardiogram
• Respiratory rate

 

F6 Patient Monitor

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11. Defibrillator

 

Every minute counts when it comes to saving lives during cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be performed immediately during cardiac arrest to facilitate the restoration of the heart’s ejection function, and prompt treatment with a defibrillator can help save the patient’s life.

Manual defibrillation is the traditional form of defibrillation performed by healthcare professionals, using a defibrillator to deliver a selected amount of shock to restore cardiac function.
There is also the option of integrated defibrillation, pacing, monitoring, and AED functions working together to create a safe and effective environment for the procedure.

Defi7 Monophasic Defibrillator Machine	S8 Muti Function Heart Defibrillator

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12. Video Laryngoscope

 

Laryngoscopes are widely used in the medical field. Doctors use them to look deep into the throat and larynx. Laryngoscopes can be used to determine the cause of a sore throat and cough, to find something stuck in the throat, or to take tissue samples.

Surgical Video Laryngoscope

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Conclusion

 

It is important to provide you with the best operating room equipment.

We provide you with reliable medical equipment that ensures maximum efficiency and workflow in any size operating room in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. The use of these devices will lead to safer, more efficient and more effective surgical procedures for you.

 

Contact us and let us know how to meet your equipment needs to get more information about our products and services.