Dynamic parameters in the operating theatre: brightness goes with shadows

(Bright) future of dynamic parameters is in the operating theatre.

is in the operating theatre Editor—In their article about the applicability of pulse pressure variation (PPV), Mahjoub and colleagues concluded that ‘a very low percentage of patients satisfied all criteria for valid use of PPV’. Importantly, the study was done in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. As a result, and not surprisingly, 49% were not mechanically ventilated, 25% were mechanically v...

Explosions in the operating theatre.

Explosions in operating theatres do not occur frequently, but unless there is constant care and watchfulness, such catastrophies can descend with tragic suddenness, and may result in loss of life or limb. Those who work in operating theatres tend to forget the dangers lurking round the corner. The writer's purpose is to bring these hazards once again to their notice, and to point out afresh som...

Asepsis in the Operating Theatre

Focus shift analysis in the operating theatre

In this paper I will describe my findings from studying during last year the use of information technology in operating theatres. Based on these findings I will present focus shift analysis as a method for analyzing complex interaction, and discuss how the use of speech commands within the operating theatre are able to address some of the breakdown found with the focus shift analysis.

Simple camera support for the operating theatre.

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