27Oct

Technology in operating rooms: advances and their impact on patient safety

October 27, 2025 tedisel

Medicine is advancing by leaps and bounds, and operating rooms are one of the scenarios where technological innovation is making the most visible difference. If we think of an operating room just 30 years ago, the image was very different from today’s: less digitized equipment, less systems integration and processes much more dependent on human effort.

Today, operating rooms have become truly intelligent spaces. Minimally invasive surgery, robotics, real-time monitoring and, increasingly, solutions that guarantee not only efficiency for professionals, but also safety and confidence for patients, converge there.

In this article we will discuss how technology is transforming the work in operating rooms and what is the direct impact on patient safety. In addition, we will look at concrete examples of how products such as HERMES control software or Tedisel ceiling supply units contribute to more ergonomic, safer and more efficient surgical environments.

1. A new era in operating rooms

For decades, patient safety in surgery depended mainly on the capability of the medical team and the quality of the instruments. However, the risks were high: hospital-acquired infections, human error due to fatigue, limited monitoring and long recovery times.

Today, thanks to digitalization and the incorporation of advanced systems, these risks have been significantly reduced. Technology does not replace the medical team, but it does act as an ally that offers precision, support in decision-making and a safer and more efficient work environment.

A prime example is control software systems, such as our HERMES, which transform the operating room into a fully integrated space. Thanks to this solution, different devices are centralized and coordinated from a single interface, providing efficiency and safety. One success story is that of the CMA Granollers Health Center, where each piece of equipment used to operate in isolation and now everything is managed in a unified way: from lighting, cameras and monitors, to communication systems and environmental parameters. This integration reduces the risk of errors, optimizes communication between professionals and allows the surgeon to focus all his attention on what is most important: the patient and the surgical procedure.

2. Technological advances that have transformed the operating room

Minimally invasive and robotic surgery: Laparoscopic techniques and surgical robots have reduced the need for large incisions, which directly results in less postoperative pain and lower risks of infections. For example, a procedure that used to require weeks of recovery can now be resolved with just a few days of hospitalization.
Advanced real-time monitoring: Today’s systems allow constant and precise observation of the patient’s vital signs. In addition, thanks to artificial intelligence algorithms, it is possible to detect minute variations that could go unnoticed by the naked eye, generating early warnings for the medical team.
Augmented reality and surgical simulation: Surgeons can train on high-fidelity simulators and plan complex procedures with 3D images. This preparation reduces risks and increases confidence during the actual procedure.
Digital integration and control software: This is where solutions such as those from Tedisel come into play, offering Hermes software designed to integrate the entire operating room into a unified system. This means that lighting, columns, screens and even the air-conditioning system can be managed from a single platform. The impact on safety is enormous: fewer distractions, less wasted time and greater responsiveness to any unforeseen event.

3. Ergonomics as a pillar of safety

An operating room must not only be technologically advanced, but also comfortable and efficient for the staff working in it. Ergonomics is key because surgeons and nurses spend hours in demanding positions, handling delicate equipment and responding to critical situations.

In this regard, Tediselmedical’s motorized columns represent a fundamental advance. They allow the height and position of medical equipment to be adjusted automatically and precisely.

What does this mean in practice?

The surgeon does not need to make forced movements to reach devices.
The nursing staff can quickly adapt the room layout according to the procedure.
The workflow is optimized, reducing downtime and minimizing errors.
In addition, a motorized column not only improves the comfort of the equipment, but also avoids risky situations: an incorrectly positioned cable, equipment in the wrong position or an overload of devices can become a problem during surgery. Thanks to these systems, everything is organized in a safer and more functional way.

4. Direct impact on patient safety

The key question is:

how does all this benefit the patient?

Fewer infections: digitized operating rooms make it possible to control sterilization and instrument traceability with greater precision.
Fewer human errors: by centralizing functions in a control software, the risk of confusion or operational errors is minimized.
Faster recoveries: thanks to less invasive techniques and ergonomics that streamline procedures, patients experience fewer postoperative complications.
Greater confidence: for both patients and their families, knowing that state-of-the-art technology is being used generates peace of mind.

An illustrative example: an operating room equipped with Tediselmedical’s Hermes software can, in a matter of seconds, adjust lighting, project images on high-resolution monitors and automatically record procedure data. All this allows the medical team to concentrate solely on the surgery, without wasting time on manual adjustments or repetitive checks.

5. Use cases: how technology changes daily practice

Imagine a complex cardiac surgery. The operating room is equipped with:

Tedisel motorized columns, which organize the workspace, avoiding cables on the floor and ensuring that each piece of equipment is within proper reach.
Centralized Hermes software, from which monitors, lighting and communication systems with other areas of the hospital are managed.
Real-time monitoring, which detects variations in vital signs and immediately alerts the anesthesiologist.

In this scenario, the patient receives a safer procedure with less chance of complications. For the medical team, the environment is more comfortable, reducing fatigue and the risk of errors.

6. Challenges and opportunities

Despite advances, the implementation of technology in operating rooms faces challenges:

High initial investment: equipping an operating room with advanced systems requires a significant budget.
Constant training: personnel must receive continuous training to take full advantage of the tools.
Equity of access: not all hospitals, especially in less developed regions, have these solutions.

However, the opportunities are enormous. The operating rooms of the future will be increasingly connected, with full data integration, predictive artificial intelligence and systems that ensure even greater safety.

7. Tediselmedical solutions: innovation at the service of patient safety

In this context, companies like Tediselmedical have positioned themselves as key allies in the transformation of operating rooms. Our products are not only focused on technology, but on the real impact it has on patient safety and well-being.

HERMES software: centralizes the management of the different operating room systems, optimizing efficiency and reducing risks.
Motorized operating room columns: improve the ergonomics and organization of the surgical space, ensuring a safer environment.
Customized solutions: adapted to the specific needs of each hospital, maximizing the technological investment.

The added value of these solutions lies in the fact that they are not simply tools, but true facilitators of safety and confidence in an environment where every detail counts. The future promises even smarter operating rooms, where the synergy between healthcare professionals and technology will ensure not only better clinical outcomes, but also a more humane and safer experience for patients.

In short, the mission is clear: to make every surgical procedure more precise, more efficient and, above all, safer.

04Apr

Motor arm systems for critical areas and operating rooms

April 4, 2022 tedisel

Technology achieves what humans cannot. Also in the field of health. There are countless tools to facilitate and complement the experience and work of medical professionals in hospitals and health centers, also achieving better, higher quality, more efficient and safer patient care.

Technology is the engine that drives the development and evolution of many sectors, including the healthcare industry. For decades, we have seen how innovation and technology in hospitals give a boost to health systems, improving their processes.

The main objective of tools for the health sector is usually to facilitate the work of doctors and the medical team and, of course, reduce human error. In this sense, an example of technology in hospitals are motor arm systems, especially in critical areas and operating rooms.

What are motor arm systems?

One of the most common medical instruments in hospitals are motor arm systems or articulated arm systems, whose advantages and benefits are multiple.

This system is an instrument made with innovative technology to facilitate surgical interventions and, at the same time, help in the recovery and well-being process of patients who have undergone surgery.

This type of medical equipment is composed of a modern mechanical structure that works, as its name indicates, as a kind of mechanical, articulated or motorized arms.

It is a modular system that offers surgeons and doctors the possibility of carrying out an infinite number of large, specific and immediate movements. Therefore, its use is common both in operating rooms and critical areas to carry out surgerys, intensive therapies, etc.

What are motor arm systems for?

This medical instrument has several functionalities that are concentrated in a single machine:

Serves as a source of electrical energy
Supplies gases and lighting
It can rotate on its own axis, facilitating its handling by the specialized medical team

Thanks to these characteristics and a versatile profile, motor arm systems are an added value and a guarantee for patients and doctors. Its qualities make it possible to significantly reduce possible complications in an operation. And therefore, they contribute to the successful completion of the surgery. In fact, on occasion, the use of this system can save the life of a patient.

Main functions of motor arm systems

These instruments for hospital use go beyond acting as arms. We are going to highlight what its basic functions are:

Adaptability and ergonomics

Due to its characteristics and versatility, it could be considered that the use of articulated arm systems requires a lot of space. However, this is not the case. This medical equipment allows to regulate the range of mobility depending on the available space. In addition, the different modules are removable and, once installed, the configuration can be changed easily in order to improve its operability according to the needs of the surgery and the healthcare personnel.

It is important that both the installation and configuration of this device for medical use is carried out by qualified personnel, with experience and knowledge of its operation.

In addition to adapting to space, thanks to its ergonomic design, it also adapts to the physique (height, for example) of the doctor. In addition, the change of positions also helps the staff not have to adopt uncomfortable positions that can cause damage or some type of pathology or injury.

Heads

It has a whole series of heads, so the motorized arms adapt to them. It also has hospital accessories and medical components and various supply modules. For all this, they facilitate the application and implementation of all kinds of medical strategies and techniques in operating rooms and critical areas.

These heads also provide the motor arm system with great agility and maneuverability to easily and immediately reach places where the human arm cannot.

On the other hand, it should be noted that, thanks to its intelligent design, the main head of this system has a command center that controls all the systems that are connected to it.

Illumination

Although the most attractive thing about this type of system is its ability to move and position, it is also important to highlight the high quality of its professional lighting system.

Supply modules

They allow the realization of medical connections in order to use all kinds of medical elements and equipment as well as medicinal gases. In addition, it should be reiterated that the provision of these modules is immediate, so that any surgical procedure has all the medical and safety guarantees.

Mobility

One of the great abilities and characteristics of the articulated arm systems is their rotary system, which allows total and absolute mobility in any type of space.

Its ability to perform all kinds of movements and adopt infinite positions, boosts the development of the operation and the movement of the medical team in the operating room. In this sense, we must not forget either the ease of use and directing it by specialists.

Brake system

Thanks to the brakes, the movement and position is adjusted to the exact point required by medical professionals quickly and easily.

At this point, functionality such as color coding to move or stop the instruments should also be highlighted.

A hygienic system

Hospitals in general, and operating rooms and critical areas in particular, are spaces that require a high level of hygiene and asepsis. In this sense, motor arm systems do not affect the hygiene of the space.

This hospital engineering system is made with materials that prevent the presence and proliferation of bacteria. At the same time, each of the plugins is designed regularly and hermetically. In addition, the surface is smooth, so its cleaning is not complex.

Due to all these characteristics, it is possible to confirm that this system reduces the possibility of cultivating risk microorganisms.

Versatility

This equipment has several functions and you can choose one or the other depending on the needs of the medical team. Furthermore, as it is modular it can be adapted to any type of space and to healthcare professionals. Thanks to this versatility, after installation, medical services often experience significant improvements and efficiency in relation to operations, etc.

Quick and remote control

In surgical operations, the outcome of the surgery or the lives of patients can become success or failure in a matter of seconds. That is why it is important that the control of this system is fast and remotely. This facilitates its use and agility.

In addition, rapid movements are often essential in any surgical process for its effectiveness and for the health of the person intervened.

Remote control makes it easy to handle motor arm systems remotely. Just by pressing a button, the arm rotates to the desired position without any need to move it manually or by applying force.

Benefits

Taking into account all the characteristics and main functions of motor arm systems, we could say that their main advantages are:

Its versatile profile: it supplies light, energy, gases …
It has great agility and ease of movements and positions.
It is easy to operate.
Professional and quality lighting.
Fast and rigorous motion control.

Conclusions

Like other hospital engineering instruments, motor arm systems have become an essential tool for the majority of hospitals that install them in their operating rooms and critical areas due to the many advantages that they represent for healthcare activities.

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