Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Operating Room Information Systems

Operating room information systems (ORIS) are computer-based systems that are used to manage and organize information in the operating room. These systems are designed to improve the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures by providing real-time access to patient information, surgical schedules, and inventory management. Some common features of ORIS include:

Electronic medical records (EMRs): ORIS typically integrate with the hospital’s EMR system, providing access to the patient’s medical history, allergies, medications, and other relevant information.

Surgical scheduling: ORIS can be used to schedule surgeries, assign operating rooms and surgical teams, and manage the flow of patients in the operating room.

Inventory management: ORIS can be used to track and manage the inventory of surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring that the necessary equipment is available when needed.

Procedure documentation: ORIS can be used to document the surgical procedure, including the patient’s condition before and after surgery, the surgical team members, and any complications that may have occurred.

Quality management: ORIS can be used to track and analyze data related to surgical outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction, which can be used to improve the quality of care.

Communication: ORIS can be used to facilitate communication between members of the surgical team, including the surgeon, nurses, and anesthesiologists.

ORIS can also improve the patient safety by reducing human errors and reducing the time of the surgical procedure, by providing the surgical team with the necessary information in real-time. It can also reduce the costs of the healthcare system by increasing the efficiency of the operating room.