Vol. XII, No. 10Archive > October, 2011

High-Def, Low Stress

Tips on making your transition to high-definition video systems a smooth and successful one.

Mark McGraw, Associate Editor

If you haven't already installed high-definition video systems in your OR suite, chances are you've given it some thought. And surely some of your surgeons have clamored to see in your operating rooms the crisp, high-quality images they've seen in other ORs where they perform their cases. But there are a host of factors beyond greater image quality — and costs — that should carry serious weight in your decision to make the move to HD. We asked administrators that have gone through the process for practical advice to help ensure a successful switch to high-definition at your center.

 
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