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Delivering images to the operating room: a web-based solution.

W F Bennett1, K M Tunstall, P W Skinner

  • 1Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. bennett-1@medctr.ohiostate.edu

Journal of Digital Imaging
|July 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Radiology departments can now deliver medical images to operating rooms using a web-based system. This Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) solution improves image access for surgeons, overcoming space and usability challenges in the OR.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Filmless radiology departments face challenges delivering images to operating rooms (ORs) due to space constraints and sterile field requirements.
  • Traditional film-based image delivery to the OR is cumbersome and limits real-time access for surgeons.
  • Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) aim for filmless operations but struggle with OR integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a method for overcoming image delivery obstacles in the operating room.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and surgeon acceptance of a web-based image display system in the OR.
  • To enhance surgical workflow by providing flexible and accessible radiological images within the operating room environment.

Main Methods:

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  • Implemented a pilot program installing dual-panel flat-screen monitors and computers in six operating rooms.
  • Connected computers to the hospital network via Ethernet, utilizing graphic cards for dual-monitor support.
  • Mounted CPU towers, keyboards, and mice on wall frames to address space limitations in the OR.

    • Main Results:

    • Surgeons adapted quickly due to prior experience with the hospital's web-based image viewing system.
    • The web system offered superior flexibility and image manipulation compared to traditional film.
    • Initial reception was positive, with surgeons appreciating the ability to magnify images for better viewing.
    • Areas for improvement include the timeliness of intraoperative film delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Web-based image delivery to the OR is feasible and acceptable to surgeons.
    • This system demonstrates a potential solution for achieving a filmless operating room.
    • Further evaluation and potential expansion of the pilot project are planned based on initial positive results.