{"id":4238,"date":"2020-03-09T17:08:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T17:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=4238"},"modified":"2020-09-30T21:12:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T21:12:49","slug":"is-4k-technology-right-for-your-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/is-4k-technology-right-for-your-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Is 4K technology right for your OR?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Suraj Soudagar<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anatomical visualization during surgery is a fundamental need in operating rooms for surgeons to make diagnostic decisions. Even though HD cameras and images are relevant and still in use today, 4K systems are slowly but surely becoming the new standard of delivery. Though there\u2019s a variety of 4K technologies available for operating rooms, the adoption of 4K surgical monitors and cameras has been growing, albeit slowly. Unlike the rapid transition from ancient standard-def to high-def (which was undeniably clearer), the difference between HD and 4K is more subtle to the human eye. There\u2019s less urgency to upgrade, but we\u2019re starting to see 4K technology gain traction in many ORs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it\u2019s time to ask if 4K technology is right for your healthcare system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4K is certainly superior to the 1K, since you get four times the resolution of full HD. But first consider a few things before making the switch:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surgeon input.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Some surgeons may already be pushing for 4K technology in their ORs. Others are totally happy with HD and don\u2019t like to introduce changes to their routines if they can avoid it. However, 4K displays can be a big draw when recruiting top surgeons or bringing in new graduates trained in the technology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing your monitor.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s a universe of surgical monitors of varying sizes, features, and functionality. The types of procedures your surgeons do, the size screen they need, and their preferred resolution will affect the monitors you select. Read this article to learn more about selecting the right monitor for your facility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It requires the full package.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Even if you purchase a 4K surgical monitor, you won\u2019t\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actually see<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0real-time 4K video if you don\u2019t also purchase a 4K scope, a 4K-capable camera control unit, and a networking infrastructure with enough bandwidth for the entire system. You need to be ready to go all in.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you upgrade your system but not your infrastructure it can be compared to driving a Lamborghini on two-lane unincorporated back road.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Servers, storage, and network infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4K video and images will take up a lot more space and require more bandwidth than their HD counterparts. You\u2019ll need to evaluate your facility to see if it is currently capable or if upgrades are needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4243\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4243 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4k-technology-Full_HD-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4k-technology-Full_HD-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4k-technology-Full_HD.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of EIZO.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are just a few items to consider when evaluating the feasibility of incorporating 4K into your ORs. For more information, read\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/magazine.outpatientsurgery.net\/i\/1164519-or-excellence-2019-awards-september-2019-subscribe-to-outpatient-surgery-magazine\/122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cVideo Monitors\u201d<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/magazine.outpatientsurgery.net\/i\/1191250-snuffing-out-surgical-smoke-december-2019-subscribe-to-outpatient-surgery-magazine\/129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c4K Camera Systems,\u201d<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0two articles I recently wrote for\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outpatient Surgery Magazine.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bottom line: 4K is undoubtedly great, and it\u2019s absolutely going to be commonplace eventually in ORs of all types. Your task is to determine why, and when, you really need it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn about IMEG\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/services\/medical-equipment-planning\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">medical equipment planning services.<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anatomical visualization during surgery is a fundamental need in operating rooms for surgeons to make diagnostic decisions. 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