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Archive > February, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 2

How to Outfit Your New Orthopedic Suite

Create a state-of-the-art OR that will please surgeons and not break the bank.

Angela Rotert, RN, MSN, MBA

For the fourth time in my career, I'm knee-deep in outfitting new orthopedic ORs for our hospital's outpatient department. Here are 8 tips that have helped me through the process of designing ORs to optimize flow and choosing equipment that will fit the needs of several surgeons. Some decisions — where to put the boom and the gas? — can't be undone, so careful planning is essential.

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