Techno-Med
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Intregated OR technology from Karl Storz

In June 2000, Karl Storz Endoscopy, a world leader in endoscopic technology, introduced a revolutionary PC-based system that allows surgeons and OR staff to control the operating room and communicate with the outside world.

OR1 is the most important development in minimally invasive surgery since laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Most operating rooms were built 15 to 25 years ago and were designed for open surgery. Surgeons doing minimally invasive procedures have very different needs in terms of optimal viewing angle of monitors and lighting. Whether it’s a minimally invasive or open procedure, OR 1 helps the OR team control the environment and flow of patient information.

With one-finger touch, the surgeon can display X-ray images on a screen, access patient records, review lab results or tissue biopsies and control room and surgical lighting. OR 1 also lets surgeons transfer images to physicians outside the OR and gives them access to the Internet and video conferencing.

OR1 represents the first use of PC-based technology to control the modern operating room. Central to the value of OR1 is that it provides standardization wherein every component is integrated into a single, optimized system.

Karl Storz Endoscopy has also introduced a new line of hinged bipolar grasping forceps featuring reusable modular components. Also new is a complete video intubation system which includes flexible intubation scopes and a MacIntosh intubation blade.

For further details contact:
Chimco Bio-Medical Eng Co,
79 Princess Street, Mumbai-22,
Tel:2067127, Fax: 2067493, e-mail: chimcobio@vsnl.com, internet: chimcobio.com