Distractions in the operating room
The objective of this article was to explore the operating room team's perception of multiple distractions during surgical procedures.
Ethical and Legal Considerations for Recording in the OR
Audiovisual (AV) recording is increasingly used and recommended in the operating room, although its ethical implications need clarification. The aim of this […]
CardioVerse: Cardiovascular medicine in the era of Metaverse
Summary: The Covid-19 phenomena accelerated the trend of telemedicine throughout cardiovascular healthcare systems, and the developing of technological innovations such as Metaverse […]
Human factors and ergonomics in the operating room
Physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics are the three categories of safety and comfort for the person who interacts with the system, process, or object within the Operating Room’s environment.
The implications of 5G technology on cardiothoracic surgical services in India
After its long-awaited debut in India, the fifth generation (5G) technology has brought high hopes for advancing healthcare accessibility and delivery to the public as well as enhancing patient safety and effectiveness.
ECMO Circuit Change
Common reasons for replacing the ECMO circuit include the buildup of blood clots, with or without an increase in Delta P. This condition can be linked to the activation of the coagulation process and inflammation, such as a rise in D-Dimer levels and a decrease in fibrinogen levels (less than 2).
Best Practices in Cold Hemagglutination
During hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass, when cold blood cardioplegia is utilized, there is a potential risk of red blood cell agglutination. This agglutination […]