Ceiling supply units in operating rooms and ICUs
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Digital architecture of the connected operating room: how to integrate HERMES, technical panels and supply units
The digital architecture of the connected operating room integrates HERMES, technical panels and supply units to create safer, more efficient surgical environments.
Operating room technical panels: control and clinical safety
Operating room technical panels centralize control of the surgical environment, improve patient safety and support digital integration.
Optimizing workflow and safety in operating rooms, ICUs, and critical care wards to improve patient care
Hospitals and healthcare centers are currently facing one of the greatest challenges in their history: the constant increase in patients, the growing complexity of clinical procedures, and a shortage of healthcare personnel. This situation necessitates improved coordination, communication, and operational efficiency, especially in highly complex areas such as operating rooms, Intensive Care Units (ICUs), and critical care wards.
In this context, healthcare technology companies like Tediselmedical have developed advanced digital solutions based on the interconnection of devices, software, and hospital systems. These technological solutions allow for real-time patient flow management, resource optimization, and improved clinical safety, generating a direct impact on the quality of care.
This article analyzes in depth how digitization and intelligent workflow management are transforming the hospital environment, bringing tangible benefits to patients, healthcare professionals and organizations.
The importance of patient flow management in hospitals
Patient flow management is a strategic process that encompasses the coordination of people, resources, information, and time within the hospital. In critical areas, any delay or error can directly impact patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Among the main challenges are:
- Overburdened care
- Lack of real-time process visibility
- Frequent workflow interruptions
- Inefficiency in the use of resources
- Safety and hygiene risks
- Communication problems between teams
Digitization allows us to address these challenges through interconnected systems that provide real-time data and automated processes.
Digital ecosystems for operating rooms, ICUs and critical care wards
A digital hospital ecosystem consists of the integration of medical devices, technical infrastructure, and HERMES software on a single platform that connects information and operations.
This approach enables:
- Centralized control of equipment and resources
- Real-time communication between professionals
- Continuous monitoring of patients and processes
- Automation of operational tasks
- Improved clinical traceability
In operating rooms and ICUs, where precision and time are crucial, this integration reduces variability and improves the coordination of the healthcare team.
Horizontal and vertical interconnection
Interconnection is the key element that enables the efficient functioning of the digital ecosystem.
Horizontal Interconnection
Refers to the connection between patient-centered devices within the same room. Examples:
- Vital signs monitors
- Roof supply units
- Surgical lighting systems
- Anesthesia equipment
- Infusion Pumps
This integration facilitates immediate access to information and allows device synchronization
Vertical Interconnection
This refers to the connection between devices and hospital information systems. This enables:
- Automatic recording of clinical data
- Environmental control of the room (temperature, humidity, lighting)
- Alarm and notification management
- Integration with surgical planning
- Optimizing the use of resources
In a modern operating room, ceiling supply units can incorporate software that controls brakes, circadian lighting, and specific equipment functions, while integrating with the hospital’s information system to manage environmental and operational parameters.
Benefits of digital patient flow management
- Greater departmental efficiency
Automation and real-time visibility allow for reduced downtime and optimized surgical scheduling, improving hospital productivity. - Saving work time
Digital systems eliminate repetitive manual tasks, reducing unnecessary movement within the room and freeing up time for clinical care. - Error Reduction
Device integration and automatic data logging decrease human error, especially in critical environments where accuracy is essential - Workflow optimization
Standardized processes and centralized communication allow for improved coordination between multidisciplinary teams. - Greater safety and hygiene
Equipment traceability and procedure monitoring contribute to compliance with safety and infection control protocols. - Improved patient experience
Faster, more coordinated, and safer care directly impacts patient satisfaction and better clinical outcomes.
Impact on healthcare professionals
Digital transformation not only benefits the patient, but also the healthcare staff.
- Reduction of work-related stress
Automation and process visibility reduce uncertainty and the cognitive load on staff. - Improved communication
Integrated systems facilitate coordination between anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing and technical staff. - Greater safety at work
Monitoring and centralized control allow for the detection of risks and rapid action. - Facilitating clinical work
Immediate access to relevant data improves decision-making and healthcare efficiency.
Impact on hospital management
From an organizational perspective, the digitization of the patient flow offers strategic advantages:
- Improved operational performance
- Optimizing the use of resources
- Reduction of operating costs
- Greater planning capacity
- Increased quality of care
- Improved security indicators
This positions the hospital in a competitive environment and prepared to meet future healthcare demands.
Intelligent environmental control in critical rooms
The physical environment of the operating room and the ICU is crucial for patient safety and the success of the procedure.
Digital systems allow control of:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Differential Pressure
- Lighting
- Air Quality
This automated control improves infection prevention and the patient’s clinical stability
Reduction of disruptions in critical areas
Interruptions in the operating room or ICU can lead to errors and delays. Digital systems reduce these interruptions by:
- Automated notifications
- Real-time information panels
- Centralized communication
- Automation of resource requests
- Integration with hospital logistics
This promotes continuity of workflow and patient safety.
Transforming the operating room into the smart operating room
The concept of a smart operating room integrates technology, connectivity, and automation to create a highly efficient environment.
Key Features:
- Full integration of medical devices
- Centralized room control
- Automatic data recording
- Environmental monitoring
- Advanced audiovisual communication
- Decision support
This model improves surgical precision, reduces time, and optimizes the clinical team’s experience.
Importance of simple and scalable integration
One of the critical factors for technology adoption is the ease of integration with existing infrastructures.
Modern solutions should offer:
- Compatibility with hospital systems
- Scalable architecture
- Customization to meet needs
- Data security
- Continuous updates
- Interoperability between devices
Integration capabilities ensure a lasting and sustainable impact on healthcare
Future of patient flow management
Technological evolution will continue to transform the hospital environment through:
- Artificial intelligence applied to surgical planning
- Predictive analytics of patient flow
- Hospital Logistics Automation
- Advanced Remote Monitoring
These innovations will enable more efficient, safer, and patient-centered hospitals.
Optimizing workflow and safety in operating rooms, ICUs, and critical care units is a strategic priority for modern hospitals. Implementing interconnected digital ecosystems improves coordination, reduces errors, and increases operational efficiency.
The horizontal and vertical integration of devices, along with intelligent environmental control and process automation, transforms the clinical environment into a safer and more efficient system. This change benefits not only the patient, but also healthcare staff and hospital management.
Digitizing patient flow is no longer an option, but a necessity to meet the current challenges of the healthcare sector and ensure high-quality care in critical environments.
Tedisel Medical hybrid operating room: innovation, efficiency, and technology at the service of healing
In an increasingly demanding healthcare sector, hospitals need state-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms that guarantee safety, efficiency, and clinical excellence. At Tedisel Medical, we design and equip advanced hybrid operating rooms, integrating cutting-edge technology into medical supply units, visualization systems, smart lighting, and control software to meet the current challenges of modern surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
Our approach is based on optimizing clinical workflow, multimodality, and patient well-being, creating surgical environments where surgeons, interventionalists, and healthcare personnel work in a coordinated, ergonomic, and safe manner. The result is an efficient, flexible, and future-proof hybrid operating room that improves the clinical experience and contributes to better healthcare outcomes.
What is a hybrid operating room and why is it key to modern medicine?
A hybrid operating room is a high-tech surgical space that integrates open surgery and minimally invasive procedures in the same environment, combining advanced medical imaging systems with high-precision surgical equipment. This integration allows cardiovascular, vascular, neurological, pulmonary, and spinal procedures to be performed without the need to transfer the patient, reducing risks, optimizing time, and significantly improving clinical outcomes.
Tedisel Medical’s operating room solutions offer design and modularity to adapt to the different ways of working of multidisciplinary clinical teams within the same hospital. Thanks to its flexibility, connectivity, and ergonomic design, the hybrid operating room becomes an efficient, safe environment that is ready for the challenges of modern medicine.
Workflow without compromise
The hybrid operating room is designed so that each team member can work in their preferred and most ergonomic position, both in open and minimally invasive procedures. The anesthetist can be comfortably positioned at the head of the bed, while the rest of the team has unrestricted access to the patient, even in cases of radial or multiple accesses, ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted workflow.
We make the hospital a place of healing
At Tedisel Medical, we understand that the environment also heals. That is why we transform operating rooms, ICUs, and critical areas into spaces that promote patient recovery and the well-being of healthcare personnel. A welcoming design, careful layout, and adequate lighting directly influence patient perception, comfort, and clinical efficiency.
Smart lighting for operating rooms: well-being and safety
Tedisel Medical offers advanced RGB lighting solutions designed to optimize surgery, recovery, and patient rest:
- Ambient, indirect, and warm lighting that prevents glare
- Circadian light, adapted to the patient’s biological rhythm to promote better recovery
- Task lighting, specifically for critical tasks and documentation
- Brake alarm light, which increases safety in motorized arms by indicating their movement
All these systems are managed from HERMES OR Control, allowing precise control of intensity, color, lighting scenes, switching on and off from a single interface.
HERMES OR Control: the digital core of the operating room
HERMES OR Control stands out for its interactive, modern, and intuitive interface, designed to facilitate the work of healthcare personnel. It incorporates:
- Capacitive touch screen
- Integrated speakers for notifications
- Compliance with the highest hygiene standards
- Compatibility with hospital management systems
- Efficient communication via MODBUS-TCP/IP
This solution enables comprehensive control of the operating room, improving coordination, reducing operational errors, and optimizing clinical processes.
Ceiling supply units: maximum customization and ergonomics
Tedisel Medical’s ceiling supply units stand out for their modular and highly customizable design, adapting to the specific needs of each hospital project. They offer:
- Integrated cable management
- Optimized space for power supplies
- Integration of electrical outlets, medical gases, and HERMES OR Control
- Tidy, safe, and efficient environments
The system incorporates three-dimensional positioning, with arm lifting and rotation capabilities, easily adapting to constantly evolving workflows. Its modular arms, available in lengths from 650 to 1050 mm, allow for flexible configuration, with rotations of up to 350° and motorized vertical movement, ensuring total freedom of use and maximum ergonomics.
Tedisel Medical service headboard: robustness and versatility
The Tedisel Medical service headboard is a compact and versatile solution for operating rooms, ICUs, and critical care areas. Its robust design, with rounded finishes, allows for:
- Add and remove accessories from all sides
- Adapt to different clinical uses
- Support loads of up to 250 kg
Designed with both healthcare professionals and patient well-being in mind, it incorporates coded joints with RGB and circadian lighting that improve visibility and contribute to a more comfortable recovery.
In addition, the integration of HERMES OR into the headboard makes this element the center of the operating room’s digital ecosystem, allowing control of the brake system, surgical lighting, temperature and humidity regulation, and integration with technical panels.
The result is a connected, intelligent, and highly efficient environment where each procedure is carried out in a more agile, safe, and optimized manner.
At Tedisel Medical, we continue to innovate to offer hybrid operating rooms, supply units, and smart solutions that transform modern surgery, optimize clinical workflows, and improve the patient experience. Our technology, from HERMES OR visualization and control systems to circadian lighting and service headboards, reflects our commitment to efficiency, safety, and well-being in hospital environments.
We will be present at Dubai WHX at booth N27.D13, where we will showcase all our state-of-the-art medical equipment and comprehensive solutions for operating rooms and critical areas. We invite healthcare professionals to visit us and discover how Tedisel Medical can bring innovation and clinical excellence to your hospital.
Light, an ally in hospital recovery
In today’s hospitals, where medical technology offers unprecedented precision, an essential component of the patient’s environment often goes unnoticed: light. It is not only functional lighting that facilitates the work of healthcare personnel, but also lighting that directly influences the biological rhythms of the human body and, when used properly, can become as effective a therapeutic tool as medical treatment.
Implementing lighting systems that respect and support circadian cycles is an opportunity to optimize patient recovery, improve sleep quality, reduce postoperative cognitive disturbances and promote general wellbeing within healthcare facilities. In this article we explore in detail the concept of circadian lighting, its relevance in the hospital setting, the scientific evidence supporting its use, and the main technical and design challenges involved in its application.
What is circadian lighting and why does it matter in a hospital?
Humans have a “biological clock” that regulates multiple physiological functions over an approximately 24-hour cycle: the circadian rhythm.
Circadian lighting – or “human-centric lighting” when talking about human-centric design – is an artificial lighting system that seeks to mimic the dynamic patterns of natural light (intensity, spectrum, duration) to favorably influence these biological rhythms. In short: provide bright, bluish light during the day for activation; and warmer, dimmer light at night to promote rest.
Why is this especially relevant in hospitals? Because hospitalized patients – and also staff working shifts – are subjected to lighting environments that often do not respect natural day/night patterns. They spend hours in insufficient light, or at night with lighting levels that inhibit melatonin production, or without clear day-dark contrasts. This can desynchronize the biological clock and affect the patient’s recovery, sleep, cognition or well-being.
Circadian lighting in hospitals is not a decorative luxury, but a healthcare intervention that allows “lighting to heal” and not just “lighting to see”.
Tedisel circadian lighting technology: wellness and precision in every intervention
Helping to ensure that ICU and operating room areas have precise, patient-friendly lighting is essential. It has been proven that one of the determining factors in the appearance of complications or in the slowing down of recovery is the alteration of the circadian rhythm and sleep.
Inadequate exposure to light in hospital environments -especially in the surgical area- can have a significant impact on the well-being of both patients and medical staff.
Therefore, from Tedisel Medical we offer circadian lighting solutions integrated into our products, such as ceiling supply units, designed to:
- Reduce fatigue and improve the alertness of healthcare personnel.
- Easily adapt to any surgical procedure or equipment.
- Reduce stress and promote patient comfort.
- Promote environmental hygiene, reducing the risk of contamination.
Implementation of circadian lighting in ORs and ICUs
For lighting to act as a true synchronizer of circadian rhythms and contribute to the recovery process, a carefully planned lighting design is essential. At Tedisel Medical, we integrate these principles into our products – such as ceiling supply units for operating rooms – incorporating key factors such as intensity, light spectrum or color, duration, timing of exposure and dynamic transition.
The following are the essential elements that ensure an effective circadian lighting system tailored to the most demanding hospital environments.
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Intensity: “where we are” vs. “what we need”.
During the day, providing sufficient lighting to trigger the circadian system is a priority. In many hospital environments, light levels are often insufficient, when scientific evidence indicates that higher levels favor better biological synchronization.
At night, on the other hand, exposure to high illuminances in the patient’s visual field, especially in blue-cyan wavelengths, should be avoided so as not to interfere with melatonin secretion or disturb rest.
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Light spectrum: blue for daytime, warm for nighttime.
During the morning and midday, light with a higher blue content promotes arousal, regulates the circadian rhythm and enhances feelings of alertness. At night, the goal is just the opposite: minimize visual stimuli by using warm color temperatures and reducing the blue component so as not to suppress melatonin production.
Studies show that hospital environments with blue-reduced lighting at night lead to higher melatonin secretion and better REM sleep quality in patients.
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Dynamics: mimicking natural light as a model
Circadian lighting should not be static, but evolve throughout the day. At dawn, the light should offer soft activation; at midday, it should reach its maximum intensity; and at dusk, it should transition to warm tones and lower luminance.
This “light choreography” reproduces the natural solar cycle and transmits a coherent signal to the organism that reinforces the internal biological clock.
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Synchronization of environments: patient and caregivers
Circadian design should not only focus on the patient’s room. It is also crucial to consider spaces for medical and nursing staff – such as ICUs, night corridors or rest rooms – where visual, circadian and comfort needs must be balanced.
Staff working night shifts, for example, require lighting that promotes alertness and accuracy during work, but also allows for appropriate transitions to rest. The most recent reviews emphasize that healthcare environments should seek a balance between visual efficiency, circadian well-being and psychological comfort for all users of the hospital space.
Clinical Evidence and Benefits of Circadian Lighting in Hospitals
The implementation of circadian lighting systems in hospital environments has shown very promising results, supported by a growing number of clinical studies. Although further research is still required to define optimal parameters of intensity, duration and light spectrum, current evidence points to significant improvements in both patients and healthcare staff.
Among the main benefits observed are improved sleep and increased melatonin production, faster cognitive recovery and a lower incidence of delirium and confusion, especially in intensive care units. In addition, a reduction in hospital falls, improved mood and lower anxiety in patients, as well as increased well-being, satisfaction and performance among healthcare professionals have been documented. Taken together, these effects contribute to shorter recovery times and shorter hospital stays, optimizing both the patient experience and the efficiency of the care environment.
Adopting a circadian lighting design means moving from “light to see” to “light to heal”. Incorporating therapeutic lighting strategies – bright and rich in blue component during the day, warm and dim at night – promotes faster cognitive recovery, improves emotional well-being, reduces sleep-related drug dependence and reduces complications such as delirium, confusion or falls.
At Tedisel Medical, we offer a comprehensive approach to the implementation of these solutions, adapting to the existing environment and the needs of each facility. We firmly believe in innovation applied to health, betting on improving the environmental quality and efficiency of the hospital system through light.
We look to the future with the conviction that circadian lighting will be a key tool in the medicine of tomorrow. Because, ultimately, a hospital that “sees to heal” is one that uses light not only to illuminate spaces, but to stimulate the natural biological processes of the human body, accelerating recovery and improving the experience of patients and professionals.
The importance of hybrid operating room design: key to high-precision medical care
In the last decade, hybrid operating rooms have established themselves as a key element in the evolution of the modern healthcare system. Thanks to the integration of advanced medical imaging technology with highly complex surgical environments, these spaces allow minimally invasive interventions and complex surgical procedures to be performed simultaneously, without the need to move the patient.
The efficient and functional design of a hybrid operating room not only improves patient safety and the efficiency of the medical team, but also optimizes workflows, reduces operating times and enhances the quality of care.
In this context, hybrid operating rooms represent the clearest symbol of technological and structural transformation in hospitals and highly specialized surgical centers.
Understanding the importance of good design in these spaces is essential to ensure their operational success and their adaptation to the current demands of precision medicine.
What are hybrid operating rooms or smart operating rooms?
Hybrid operating rooms, also known as smart operating rooms, are advanced surgical spaces that integrate state-of-the-art medical technology with high-precision diagnostic imaging equipment. Unlike traditional operating rooms, these rooms make it possible to combine surgical procedures with real-time imaging tests, such as MRI or intraoperative CT scans, without the need to transfer the patient to other areas of the hospital.
This fusion of surgery and diagnostics in a single environment allows for more precise, agile and safe interventions, significantly reducing margins of error and improving clinical decision making during the operation.
What are the benefits of hybrid ORs over conventional ORs?
The advantages of these intelligent surgical environments are manifold and decisive for modern medical care:
- Immediate and accurate diagnosis: Thanks to high-resolution and 3D images, practitioners can obtain accurate information during the procedure.
- Less invasive procedures: With advanced image-guided tools, unnecessary cuts and manipulations are minimized.
- Increased patient safety: Surgical risk is reduced by avoiding transfers and having a clear view of the patient’s condition in real time.
- Faster recovery: Precision in the procedure reduces complications and speeds up postoperative recovery times.
Essential and technological requirements
Hybrid operating rooms, due to their level of complexity and advanced equipment, require much more demanding spatial planning than conventional operating rooms. While the latter usually occupy between 40 and 60 square meters, hybrid operating rooms require areas of between 70 and 90 square meters, thus allowing the installation of high-precision imaging equipment and ensuring the smooth mobility of the surgical team.
There are two main configurations: one option in which the operating room directly integrates the diagnostic imaging equipment, and another in which there is an adjoining room dedicated exclusively to these devices, such as the fixed X-ray arch or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The latter modality allows the imaging systems to be operated independently, keeping the sterile environment intact and improving the circulation of auxiliary personnel.
In addition, it is imperative that these rooms comply with radiation protection requirements, including the use of special coatings such as lead in walls and doors. They must also be enabled to perform minimally invasive procedures, which implies a functional distribution of space and quick access to the necessary equipment.
The design must contemplate separate but connected spaces for the control room and the technical room, both with direct visibility to the operating room, for efficient supervision. On the other hand, the incorporation of real-time audiovisual communication systems is key, as they allow videoconferencing during surgery, which is of great value both for medical training and for collaboration between specialists from different centers.
Surgical professionals also require advanced visualization technologies. For this reason, it is essential to have high-definition monitors, recording systems, mobile surgical lights and devices such as image intensifiers, which allow every detail of the procedure to be visualized with maximum clarity.
Lighting, flexibility and environmental control in hybrid operating rooms
Adequate surgical lighting, complemented by controlled natural light, improves procedural accuracy and comfort during prolonged surgeries.
The design should ensure efficient staff circulation, separate flows according to functions and maintain equivalent aseptic conditions in all areas, including diagnostic rooms.
The use of modular structures facilitates space adaptation, optimizes installation and maintenance times, and improves the quality and safety of the surgical environment.
It is also essential to comply with ISO 14644 standards, which regulate air quality in operating rooms, guaranteeing a sterile and safe environment to prevent infections.
Advantages for the user: technology at the service of the patient and the medical team
The incorporation of advanced solutions such as those provided by Tedisel Medical, technical panels, ceiling supply units, software, among other systems, together with high-precision medical imaging technologies such as intraoperative 3D, computed tomography and real-time MRI, offers substantial benefits for both the medical team and patients. This technological integration improves clinical efficiency, optimizes workflows and contributes to safer, more accurate and personalized care.
These technologies allow simultaneous collaboration between different medical specialties, favoring a more efficient multidisciplinary approach. In addition, by avoiding the transfer of the patient between the operating room and other diagnostic areas, the risks of cross-contamination are reduced, the possibility of infection is minimized and the recovery process is accelerated.
The immediate diagnostic accuracy provided by these systems improves decision-making during surgery, increases surgical success rates and contributes to better long-term clinical outcomes, with more personalized and safer care.
Modular architecture: adaptability for the operating room of the future
Hybrid operating rooms are constantly evolving, adapting to new surgical requirements and technological advances. Therefore, it is essential to have flexible and modular spaces, capable of adjusting to changes in flooring, technical ceilings, air conditioning systems and integrated communication networks. The design of these environments is as complex as the interventions performed in them, which requires high-level architectural and technical solutions.
At Tedisel Medical, we are committed to a model of intelligent hospital architecture, developing state-of-the-art surgical equipment that meets the strictest international standards. Our modular approach not only allows rapid adaptation to new needs, but also improves space efficiency, enhances patient safety and optimizes the performance of healthcare personnel.
With more than 30 years of experience in the sector and presence in more than 80 countries, Tedisel Medical continues to drive innovation in solutions for operating rooms and critical areas, actively contributing to the development of the hospital of the future.
Unbeatable infection control and versatility in operating rooms design
The digitization of operating rooms is evolving rapidly around the world, radically transforming the way the surgical environment is conceived and managed. Not long ago, surgeons faced significant constraints: poor planning, communication breakdowns, lack of technology, and spaces that were dysfunctional, cold, and poorly humanized. These conditions directly impacted the quality of medical care. Today, thanks to technological advances, it is possible to create environments that are more efficient, safer and adapted to both the needs of the medical team and the well-being of the patient.
Today, the incorporation of new technologies is revolutionizing the surgical environment globally. Digitization and modernization of operating room design not only optimize clinical processes, but also significantly improve medical outcomes and operational efficiency.
Factors such as the shortage of healthcare professionals, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or even recent situations – such as the power outage that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula at the end of April – have highlighted the urgent need for more resilient, efficient and technologically advanced surgical systems.
Against this backdrop, adopting innovative solutions has become essential. The implementation of technologies such as our technical panels – designed specifically for surgical environments – enables medical personnel to work more safely, efficiently and hygienically, even in critical situations. These solutions not only improve productivity and accuracy, but also ensure uninterrupted operational continuity.
Versatility and Customization at the Heart of the Operating Room
The Q PANEL has been designed to centralize all controls, displays and essential elements within the OR. Available in touch screen or conventional versions, it offers full compatibility with PACS, nurse stations and control software, HERMES.
Manufactured in high quality Solid Surface, the Q PANEL adapts precisely to different sizes, configurations and technical requirements, allowing full customization according to the specific needs of each surgical project.
Our flagship model stands out for its Corian® surface, recognized for its resistance, ease of cleaning and warm aesthetics. In addition, the QPANEL has been designed with a modular approach that allows the integration of a wide variety of components according to the required configurations, such as high quality Full HD and 4K monitor units, power outlets, surgical clocks, timers, nursing stations, among others.
Main benefits of choosing QPANEL
Workflow optimization
The modular and flexible design of the QPANEL is one of the most significant aspects of our product. This approach makes it possible to maintain a continuous workflow in the OR, avoiding unnecessary interruptions that can affect the throughput and quality of medical care. In the event of a breakdown, unlike other systems on the market, the QPANEL allows repairing only the affected section, without the need to completely stop operations. This ability to perform quick, localized repairs not only minimizes downtime, but also ensures that the OR continues to operate efficiently.
Many brands on the market do not offer such flexible solutions, which means that a breakdown in any part of the system can cause prolonged downtime for the entire surgical unit. In contrast, our design with quick-opening doors facilitates easy access to every component, ensuring full functionality without compromising the operability of the OR. This advantage is crucial for hospitals and clinics that cannot afford prolonged downtime, especially in high-demand environments.
The ability to maintain uninterrupted workflow and efficient repair is a strength of QPANEL, making our product a superior choice compared to other solutions on the market.
High-tech monitors
The QPANEL‘s integrated monitors are specifically designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the operating room, withstanding both high temperatures and the constant flow of activities in a high-demand environment. Thanks to their advanced technology, they always deliver sharp, glare-free images in Full HD and 4K, enabling accurate real-time visualization during critical surgical procedures.
This level of visual accuracy is crucial for making sound surgical decisions. Even the slightest error in image interpretation could jeopardize patient safety. That is why high-resolution, touch-sensitive displays that not only provide clear and detailed images, but are also optimized to maintain a constant, distortion-free display, are essential in the surgical environment. Reliability and image quality are key factors in ensuring the safety and success of every procedure.
What differentiates QPANEL from other products on the market is the integration of these monitors within a structure designed to offer additional protection while maintaining functionality, even in the most demanding operating rooms. This is a significant differential point, since in the operating room, image quality and visual accuracy are aspects that cannot be compromised. The ability to see in detail and without distortion is key to the correct execution of any procedure, which makes QPANEL an irreplaceable solution for hospitals and clinics that prioritize safety and efficiency in their operations.
The Ultimate Solution for Surgical Spaces
Corian® Solid Surface is the material of choice for the fabrication of our technical panels, standing out as the ideal choice due to its multiple advantages, which include:
- Non-porous surface: Resists the accumulation of bacteria and fungi, facilitating disinfection.
- Stain resistance: Withstands substances such as blood or iodine dye without deterioration.
- Ease of cleaning and repair: Minor scratches or damage can be cleaned or repaired in situ, without the need to replace complete parts.
- Safe and inert material: Non-toxic, no outgassing under normal conditions.
- Thermoformable and aesthetically superior: Allows for customized designs and a seamless finish.
Comparison: Corian® vs. traditional materials
| Feature | Laminated | Stainless steel | Corian® Solid Surface |
| Seamless integration | No | Partial | Yes |
| Touch and esthetics | Industrial / Cold | Industrial | Soft / Warm |
| Reparability | No | Difficult | Easy |
| Customization | Limited | Welded shapes | Thermoformable |
Key benefits of Corian® in operating rooms
- Imperceptible joints: Improves hygiene by eliminating areas of dirt accumulation.
- Superior durability: Resistant to heat, stains and heavy use, keeping it looking like new.
- Sanitary certifications: Corian® meets and exceeds the highest hygienic standards, certified by LGA.
- Green commitment: Contributes to sustainable construction and design practices, protecting the health of patients and medical staff.
The digital transformation of the operating room is a reality that is advancing unabated. Adopting innovative solutions such as Q PANEL and cutting-edge materials such as Corian® Solid Surface ensures safer, more efficient operating rooms that are ready to face the challenges of the future . Investing in state-of-the-art technology means investing in safety and quality for the patient and the medical team.
To learn more about how our projects have transformed surgical spaces worldwide, explore our success stories and see the technical panels we have installed in hospitals around the world. Contact us to find out how we can help you optimize your surgical environment and improve your hospital’s performance.
The weight of private healthcare in the surgical activity of the National Health System
The health system in Spain is a mixed system in which public health, managed by the National Health System (SNS), and private health, made up of non-public hospitals and clinics, coexist.
“In recent years, the private sector’s participation in the NHS’s surgical activity has increased considerably, generating a necessary debate on its implications in terms of efficiency, accessibility and equity in healthcare.“
The context of mixed healthcare in Spain
The National Health System (SNS) is responsible for the provision of most healthcare in Spain, financed through taxes and offering universal coverage to the population.
However, private healthcare plays a decisive role, not only as an alternative for those seeking faster or more specialized care, but also as a complement to the public system through agreements and outsourcing of services.
“Spain has 751 hospitals, of which 449 (approximately 60%) belong to the NHS. These institutions offer a total of 155,077 beds, distributed as follows: 82.5% (126,004) for the public network and 17.5% (29,073) for the private sector.“
The ratio of beds per 1,000 inhabitants has decreased slightly, from 3.30 in 2013 to 3.24 in 2022. This decrease is partly due to the increasing number of procedures being carried out on an outpatient basis, which has risen from 41.72% to 48.30% in the same period.
Health agreements between the SNS and the private sector allow patients to be referred to private centers with the aim of reducing waiting lists and optimizing resources.
In the surgical field, these agreements have intensified in autonomous communities with greater healthcare pressure, especially in high-demand procedures such as traumatology, ophthalmology, and general surgery.
Surgical activity and public-private collaboration
In 2022, there were 5.2 million hospital admissions in Spain.
The SNS attended to 4.1 million of these admissions, with an average stay of 7.8 days, and performed 3.5 million surgical interventions, of which 49% were outpatient surgery.
“Private hospitals carried out 1.7 million surgeries, 38% of them on an outpatient basis. It is worth noting that 25% of these interventions in the private sector were financed by the public system, although this percentage has decreased by three points since 2013.“
The increase in the referral of surgeries to private healthcare is driven by several factors, including:
- Long waiting lists in the public health system
The high demand for surgical procedures has generated waiting times that in some cases exceed six months. - Lack of resources in public hospitals, such as a shortage of operating theatres, health personnel and medical supplies.
- Health management strategies
Some autonomous communities have adopted active policies of collaboration with the private sector to alleviate the burden on the SNS.
Human resources in the SNS and private healthcare
Staffing levels are a crucial factor in the provision of quality healthcare services.
There are 585,253 professionals working in SNS hospitals and associated centres, of which 98.2% are permanent staff.
In contrast, private hospitals have 74,597 professionals of their own and 34,379 who provide services through non-salaried links.
The ratio of doctors per 100 beds is 81.3 in the SNS and 33.3 in the private sector, showing a higher density of professionals in the public sector.
“The ratio of doctors per 100 beds is 81.3 in the SNS and 33.3 in the private sector, showing a higher density of professionals in the public sector.“
Hospital financing and expenditure
Total hospital expenditure in 2022 reached 60.5 billion euros, with 53.6 billion corresponding to public hospitals and 6.9 billion to private hospitals.
In public hospitals, the largest item is personnel expenses (47.3%), followed by purchases and current expenses (36%), of which almost half corresponds to pharmaceutical products.
In the private sector, the main expenditure is concentrated on purchases (43%), with 17% going to pharmaceutical products.
Advantages and disadvantages of private participation in the NHS surgical activity
Advantages
- Reduction of waiting lists
Referring patients to private hospitals allows more interventions to be carried out in less time, reducing waiting times for patients. - Optimization of resources
By taking advantage of the infrastructure and personnel of the private health sector, the public system can concentrate on more complex cases and emergency care. - Flexibility and efficiency
private centers, in many cases, have a greater capacity to manage operating theatres and operating hours without the bureaucratic limitations of the NHS.
Disadvantages
- Impact on the equity of the system
Dependence on private healthcare generates inequalities, since those who can afford private insurance or direct private care can access surgery more quickly than those who depend exclusively on the NHS. - Additional costs for the public system
Although healthcare agreements can reduce waiting lists, they also imply additional expenses for the NHS, given that interventions in private centers tend to have a higher cost than those in public hospitals. - Risk of disinvestment in the public sector
If the public health system resorts excessively to the private sector, investment in public hospitals could be reduced and affect the quality of service.
Una colaboración necesaria
La interacción entre el SNS y la sanidad privada en España es clave para garantizar una atención sanitaria eficiente y accesible. .
La colaboración en la actividad quirúrgica ha permitido abordar desafíos como las listas de espera y la optimización de recursos.
Sin embargo, hay que mantener un equilibrio que asegure la equidad en el acceso y la sostenibilidad del sistema sanitario en su conjunto.
Healthcare Equipment Design, Cleaning and Disinfection: Making the Operating Room Safe and Secure
Studies reveal that surgical site infections (SSIs) account for approximately 20% of all hospital-acquired infections, highlighting the urgent need to prevent and control these incidences in operating rooms to ensure patient safety.
“Cleaning and disinfection of the surgical area emerge as fundamental pillars to ensure the safe operation of medical facilities. However, classifying spaces within a hospital environment becomes especially relevant in surgical areas, where cross-contamination between areas with different activities and cleaning needs could considerably increase the risk of infections.”
The segmentation of spaces in these areas not only seeks to prevent cross-contamination, but also indirectly contributes to reducing the risk of infections. Within the surgical environment, it is crucial to differentiate various spaces, among them:
- Access and reception area.
- Resuscitation area.
- Dressing room and office area.
- Surgical preparation area.
- Material/instrument cleaning and material storage area.
- Operating rooms (including ambulatory surgery operating rooms).
This segmentation not only optimizes the organization and functioning of the surgical area, but also strengthens the preventive measures against infections, thus ensuring a safer environment for patients and medical staff.
Sources of infection in operating rooms
Most Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) occur during the surgical procedure, when the patient’s wounds are still open. The main sources of infection can derive from:
- Surgical team members and their attire.
- The environmental conditions of the operating room, including the air quality.
- The equipment used during the procedure.
Implementing strict protocols can make a big difference in reducing the incidence of SSIs. Every medical setting should have a robust set of infection control protocols, and every member of the surgical staff must be fully familiar with these procedures.
Environmental measures in the operating room for infection control
The operating room should be kept aseptic, highly sterile and with restricted access. To prevent and control infections in these environments, the following measures can be implemented:
- It is crucial to maintain the operating room between 20-24°C and a relative humidity of 40-60% to prevent bacterial growth.
- Walls should have a smooth surface to ensure easy and effective cleaning.
- Separate doors for entrance and exit. Sliding doors can minimize drafts when entering and leaving the room.
- Professionals should follow strict hygiene standards, wear hospital pajamas, cover head and feet, wear masks, wash hands and wear gloves. Operating room staff should be kept to a minimum and movements should be reduced.
HERMES: solution for operating rooms that facilitates the management and control of crucial measures, such as temperature and humidity monitoring
The distribution of space in the operating room should be carefully designed according to cleanliness levels, the presence of microorganisms and the types of procedures performed. Specific areas should be designated for preparation and disposal, washing and dressing, as well as storage, sterilization, assembly and washing of materials and equipment.
These measures not only promote a safer surgical environment, but also enhance the effectiveness of medical procedures by reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Meticulous attention to detail in OR planning and maintenance can have a significant impact on patient safety and well-being.
Equipment used during the procedure
The equipment used during the surgical procedure plays a key role in the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs). For this reason, it is vital to have top-notch hospital equipment that meets the most rigorous standards in terms of design, functionality, and safety.
At Tedisel Medical, we specialize in the manufacture of high-quality hospital equipment. We stand out for our meticulous attention to the design and functionality of each of our products, to offer optimal solutions that contribute to improving surgical spaces and, ultimately, patient safety.
Our equipment portfolio is designed with infection prevention and workflow optimization in the operating room in mind. From pendants to technical panels, each product has been designed, manufactured, and developed to meet the highest quality and safety standards.
In addition, we always work to understand the specific needs and challenges within the work areas, allowing us to offer customized solutions that are adapted to each surgical environment.
At Tedisel Medical we are committed to providing top-quality hospital equipment that contributes to the prevention of infections and the improvement of surgical spaces, thus providing safer and more effective medical care for all patients.
