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Anesthesia machines are critical components in operating rooms, providing precise delivery of anesthetic gases and ensuring adequate ventilation for patients during surgery. These machines are equipped with various modes of ventilation to cater to different clinical scenarios and patient needs. Volume-Controlled Ventilation (VCV) delivers a set volume of air with each breath, ensuring consistent tidal volumes. Pressure-Controlled Ventilation (PCV) maintains a constant pressure during inspiration, useful in cases where lung compliance is variable. Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) combines mandatory breaths with the patient’s spontaneous breathing, promoting patient comfort and synchrony. Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) assists spontaneous breaths by providing a preset pressure, reducing the work of breathing. Advanced modes like Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) and Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV) offer dynamic adjustments based on the patient’s condition. Anesthesia machines integrate these ventilation modes with systems for monitoring vital signs, delivering precise anesthetic doses, and ensuring patient safety, making them indispensable for modern surgical procedures.

#الأجهزة_الطبية_في_غرفة_العمليات #Medical_equipment_in_the_operating_room #المهندس_عبدالله_عبدالرحمن plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of surgical procedures. Here are some essential types of equipment commonly found in operating rooms: Surgical Tables: These specialized tables are designed to support the patient during surgery, allowing for optimal positioning and access to the surgical site. Surgical Lights: Bright, adjustable lights provide illumination of the surgical field, enabling surgeons and medical staff to see clearly during procedures. Electrocautery Devices: These devices use electrical current to coagulate blood vessels and control bleeding during surgery, as well as to cut through tissue. Anesthesia Machines: Anesthesia machines deliver and monitor gases, such as oxygen and volatile anesthetic agents, to keep the patient unconscious and pain-free during surgery. Monitoring Equipment: This includes devices for monitoring vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate throughout the surgical procedure. Surgical Instruments: These include a wide variety of tools used by surgeons to perform procedures, such as scalpels, forceps, retractors, and clamps. Suction Devices: Suction devices are used to remove blood, fluids, and debris from the surgical site to maintain visibility and facilitate the procedure. Patient Warming Systems: Patient warming systems help maintain the patient's body temperature during surgery to prevent hypothermia, which can have adverse effects on recovery. Endoscopic Equipment: Endoscopes and associated instruments are used for minimally invasive procedures, allowing surgeons to visualize and operate within the body through small incisions. Sterilization Equipment: Autoclaves and other sterilization equipment are essential for ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are sterile and free from pathogens before each use. Laser Systems: Laser systems may be used for various surgical procedures, including cutting, coagulation, and tissue ablation. Radiographic Equipment: In some cases, imaging equipment such as X-ray machines or fluoroscopy systems may be used intraoperatively to aid in surgical guidance or verification of implant placement. Robot-Assisted Surgery Systems: Robotic surgical systems allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures with enhanced precision and control. #biomedicalengineering #biomedicalengineer #medicalEquipment #medicaldevices

🛑 Revealing Hidden Risks in Surgical Instrument Sterilization 🛑 Astonishingly, over half of hospitals (51%) and nearly half of ambulatory surgery centers (43%) fail Joint Commission spot inspections on instrument sterilization. As we navigate an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, acknowledging challenges is not enough. We must actively pursue innovative solutions. The tens of thousands of lives lost annually to SSIs are a clear indicator that the time to redefine industry standards is now. The adoption of single-use, sterile, pre-packaged instruments is not just a practical step; it’s a moral imperative, ensuring the safety of patients and the success of surgical practices. Learn more about the steps we're taking here: https://lnkd.in/edYmfCmV #healthcare #healthcareprovider #innovation #spinalsurgey #surgicalretractcion #surgery #NewStandardOfCare #SURERetractors #SURESystem #MedicalInnovation #SurgicalEfficiency

#Laparoscopic #cholecystectomy Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. It is commonly performed to treat gallstones or gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis). ~Anesthesia: The patient is placed under general anesthesia to ensure they are unconscious and pain-free during the surgery. ~Port Insertion: 4 small incisions aremade in the abdomen. Through these incisions, trocars (small tubes) are inserted to provide access to the abdominal cavity. ~Insufflation: Carbon dioxide gas is used to inflate the abdominal cavity, creating space for the surgeon to operate. ~Camera and Instruments: A laparoscope is inserted through one of the ports. Surgical instruments are inserted through the others. ~Gallbladder Removal: The surgeon carefully identifies and clips the cystic duct and cystic artery, which connect the gallbladder to the liver and bile duct. After clipping, these structures are cut, and the gallbladder is separated from the liver bed. ~Extraction: The gallbladder is removed through one of the small incisions, usually using a retrieval bag. ~Closure: After checking for any bleeding, the incisions are closed with sutures or surgical glue. The carbon dioxide is released, and the patient is awakened. My role included; ~Work closely with the scrub nurse and ensure all instruments remain sterile. ~Pass instruments, sutures, and other equipment to the surgeon when required. ~Manage the laparoscopic tower, including adjusting the camera view and controlling the insufflator for optimal visibility of the surgical field. ~Monitor the CO₂ insufflation to maintain the appropriate pneumoperitoneum pressure. Patient Monitoring: ~Assist with tissue retraction and holding the camera steady if required by the surgeon. ~Provide instruments for cauterization or clamping to achieve hemostasis as directed by the surgeon. ~Assist with irrigation and suction for clear the surgical site. ~Assist with the closure of port sites, handing sutures and ensuring proper wound dressing application. ~Ensure all instruments are accounted for and prepared for cleaning and sterilization. Dispose of used sharps and hazardous materials appropriately. Skills and Knowledge: ~Familiarity with laparoscopic instruments (graspers, scissors, clip appliers, etc.). ~Understanding of the basic anatomy related to the gallbladder and surrounding structures. ~Knowledge of potential complications, such as bile duct injury, and how to assist in emergency situations. ~Strong communication and teamwork skills, ensuring seamless coordination with the surgeon and anesthesiologist. My role requires being proactive, detail-oriented, and highly supportive to the surgical team while ensuring patient safety throughout the procedure.So how lucky I am.Thank you CSTH.#surgicalteam #surgery

Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet, AKA “WALANT” is a is a great part of today’s hand surgeon’s armamentarium. It increases our capabilities as hand surgeons inside and outside of the OR. I have been a happy user of WALANT for a few years now. Wonder about the most recent evidence on using WALANT for flexor tendon repair at zone 2? Check out our publication featured as an editor’s choice article in November issue of the Journal of Hand Surgery, American volume. This RCT was designed to include 86 digits with zone 2 flexor tendon injuries. The study concluded that: “WALANT may not be superior to GA in regards function, rates of rupture, and patient-reported outcomes in repair of zone II flexor tendon lacerations. Surgeons can be confident in choosing either technique if rigorous patient selection, sound surgical technique, and proper hand therapy are employed.” For more details, check the article links below: https://lnkd.in/eBmrMJPb DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.06.008

🔍 Closed claims analysis - Anesthesia Safety: Hospitals vs. Ambulatory Surgery Centers 🏥💉 As the landscape of healthcare evolves, many patients are considering their options for surgical procedures. A key factor in this decision is the safety of anesthesia, whether in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). What kind of injuries occur in ASCs vs Hospital ORs?

Opioid free anesthesia (OFA) Anniversary On March 26, 1992, I administered my 1st propofol then ketamine for elective cosmetic surgery 32 years ago, I incrementally titrated propofol to a loss of lid reflex and loss of verbal response before giving ketamine to induce immobility for the plastic surgeon’s local anesthetic injection I was very anxious...I did not know if propofol would block ketamine hallucinations The first patient that emerged with unpleasant mental side effects would be the end of my clinical experiment As the next 24 patients, as well as patient #1, emerged without hallucinations, dysphoria or flashbacks, my working hypothesis was confirmed! Another 25 cases later, I also noticed patients emerged pain and PONV free doi: 10.1007/BF00437102 From ridicule to recognition, what a long, strange trip it’s been >80 letters and articles, 11 textbook chapters, a textbook in 3 languages, a US Congressional award for my contribution to mobile military anesthesia, 240 subsequent references to my work in papers and another 76 in other textbook chapters, >70 presentations of my work, the last live ones in Abu Dhabi & Dubai Outcomes? >6,000 outpatients s a single pain or PONV admission Very honored to have made a contribution to anesthesia I hope posterity will remember me for Friedberg’s Triad tinyurl.com/2p8sh5nu

Urgent reforms are needed in surgical instrument sterilization. In the complex world of healthcare, a prevailing assumption among surgeons—that their sterile processing departments are reliable—collides with a harsh reality unveiled by data. The consequences of improperly sterilized surgical instruments manifest in unexpected rates of morbidity, mortality, and soaring costs, urging us to reassess our current practices. Learn some of the latest findings on the risks associated with reusable surgical instruments as well as the beacon of hope provided by pivoting toward single-use: https://lnkd.in/edYmfCmV #healthcare #healthcareprovider #innovation #spinalsurgey #surgicalretractcion #surgery #NewStandardOfCare #SURERetractors

In the April issue of Hospital Pharmacist's Letter, we will be discussing strategies to manage direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) around procedures or surgery. It is crucial to have a clear peri-op management plan documented for the team. Read our latest article now on this important topic. #HospitalPharmacistsLetter #DOACs #periopmanagement

Shaping the Future of Surgery: Spotlight on Winglobe Healthcare Dive into the future with Winglobe Healthcare's innovative surgical tools, designed to transform modern surgery. Our latest blog post explores how their advanced electrosurgical units, vessel sealing devices, and laparoscopic hand instruments are setting new benchmarks for precision, safety, and efficiency in surgical procedures. What You'll Discover: 1. Capabilities of the STROM® series electrosurgical units equipped with Smart Tissue Sensing Technology™ 2. The Ligapro® VS, which offers efficient, reliable vessel sealing with minimal thermal spread, vital for ensuring patient safety. 3. The Ultima series laparoscopic instruments, crafted to reduce surgeon fatigue and improve patient outcomes through enhanced precision. Winglobe’s cutting-edge solutions are not just tools, but gateways to pioneering surgical practices globally. Discover how they're advancing healthcare one procedure at a time. Read the full story here and see how Winglobe is driving the future of surgical technology! #medzell #medzellb2b #medzellsells #b2bmarketplace #exports #medicaldevicesales #medicaldevices #WinglobeHealthcare #WinglobeInnovation #STROM2Electrosurgical #LigaproVesselSealing #UltimaLaparoscopic #Electrosurgery #VesselSealingTech #LaparoscopicSurgery #AdvancedSurgery #MinimallyInvasive