What is a Hybrid Operating Room? Structure of a Hybrid Operating Room
Alongside negative-pressure operating rooms and positive-pressure operating rooms, another common type of operating room is the hybrid operating room. Let’s explore this type of operating room with INTECH Group in the following article!
What is a Hybrid Operating Room?
A hybrid operating room is a type of operating room designed to combine a sterile surgical environment with advanced imaging diagnostic systems such as: CT scanners, MRI machines, C-arms, digital subtraction angiography machines, etc., all within the same space.
Hybrid operating rooms, also known as Hybrid ORs, are commonly used in complex surgeries such as cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, or surgeries related to the vascular and nervous systems.
Structure of a Hybrid Operating Room
A hybrid operating room typically consists of two main systems: the imaging diagnostic system and the surgical equipment system, along with other supporting systems such as control and recording systems, and medical security systems.
Imaging Diagnostic Equipment
CT Scanner (Computed Tomography): Provides cross-sectional images of the patient’s body to aid in diagnosis and surgical guidance.
MRI Machine (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Generates images using magnetic fields and radio waves, providing detailed images of soft tissue structures and internal organs.
C-arm Machine: A mobile imaging device that can be maneuvered around the patient to provide quick and flexible imaging during surgery.
Surgical Equipment
Operating Table: Adjustable to optimize the patient’s position during imaging and surgery.
Surgical Devices: Specialized tools for specific types of surgery.
Lighting and Optical Systems: Powerful surgical lights and high-quality optical systems to provide good visibility for surgeons and the surgical team.
Other Supporting Systems
Control and Recording Systems: Control imaging devices and store data, record images and videos of the surgical procedure.
Medical Security System: Protects important information and data, records patient information, medical history, and other relevant surgical process information.
Operating Principle of a Hybrid Operating Room
The operating principle of a hybrid operating room is based on integrating both main components: the imaging diagnostic system and the surgical system, wherein:
The hybrid operating room integrates both types of equipment, such as CT scanners, MRI machines, and C-arms, with specialized surgical equipment. Surgeons and medical teams can perform both imaging and surgical procedures in the same workspace.
The imaging equipment provides real-time diagnostic images during surgery, helping surgeons identify the exact location of internal organs and soft tissue structures. Imaging modalities such as CT and MRI provide clear views inside the patient’s body.
Continuous imaging information updates help monitor changes in the patient’s body throughout the intervention.
Advantages of a Hybrid Operating Room
Reduces surgical time and provides the best surgical efficiency for patients.
Reduces the risk of infection by eliminating the need to transport patients between imaging diagnostic departments and operating rooms.
Low complication rates, shortening hospital stays for patients.
Allows clear visualization, access, and treatment of injuries to major blood vessels and difficult, distant sites quickly, efficiently, and safely.
The modern integrated information system in the hybrid operating room connects the operating room with the hospital information system, allowing surgeons to access patient records, laboratory test results, and imaging results for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative consultations directly in the operating room.
Essential Requirements in the Design and Construction of a Hybrid Operating Room
Requirements Regarding Size and Area
Hybrid operating rooms must meet modern standards and the requirements of fixed medical imaging systems. Therefore, this poses a challenge for standard hospital room scales. Additionally, the design must provide suitable space for a team of 8 to 20 people to work comfortably.
Thus, the design with a room size of 70m2, including the control room, but excluding technical rooms and preparation areas, is recommended. The height from floor to ceiling is recommended to be 2.97 to 3.63 meters (depending on the equipment selected for use in the Hybrid operating room).
Requirements Regarding Temperature and Humidity
Similar to other operating rooms, the ideal temperature in a hybrid operating room is 21-26°C, and humidity is 60% – 70%. Air circulation frequency: 15-20 times/hour.
Integrated ventilation, monitoring, and alarm systems must operate optimally.
Requirements Regarding Lighting and Electricity
Lighting: For surgical lighting, there will be two separate light sources: one for surgical procedures and the other for ambient lighting within the room.
Electricity: The power supply system must meet standards and have backup power sources for use during power outages. Additionally, safety in a humid environment such as the operating room must be considered.
Requirements Regarding Equipment and Imaging Diagnostic Screens
Medical equipment should be strategically arranged for easy access without obstructing the movement of medical personnel. The most common imaging method in hybrid operating rooms is the C-arm.
Above are detailed information about hybrid operating rooms. As this type of operating room has a complex structure, it requires professional design and construction units with experience to optimize and synchronize while providing reasonable and cost-effective solutions for hospitals and medical facilities.
With many years of experience, INTECH Group is confident as a provider of consulting, design, and construction services for clean rooms and operating rooms in hospitals with the best quality services, providing a reasonable and cost-effective solution for hospitals and medical facilities.
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