Ocular examination cart for the operating room

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Surgical Technology
• Medical Device Innovation

Background:

• Operating rooms require specialized equipment for ophthalmic procedures.
• Accessibility of diagnostic tools in the operating room can be challenging.
• Standard carts may not be optimized for sterile surgical environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a mobile solution for ocular examination equipment in the operating room.
• To improve the convenience and availability of diagnostic tools during surgery.
• To adapt existing medical equipment for enhanced operating room utility.

Main Methods:

• Modification of a standard office refraction and treatment cart.
• Integration of essential ocular examination instruments.
• Ensuring mobile and convenient deployment within the operating room.

Main Results:

• Successfully created a mobile cart with readily available ocular examination equipment.
• Demonstrated convenience and ease of access to tools in the operating room setting.
• Facilitated efficient setup and use of diagnostic equipment during procedures.

Conclusions:

• The modified cart offers a practical solution for mobile ocular examination in surgical settings.
• Enhanced accessibility of equipment can streamline ophthalmic surgical workflows.
• This adaptation represents a valuable improvement in operating room equipment organization.