Unique support functions for nursing staff, such as preliminary instrument control according to surgical procedure, ensure the operating room protocols are met, reducing risks and facilitating the work of the surrounding personnel.

The Olympus technical assistance centre can access EndoALPHA online. Software upgrades, and problem detection, diagnosis and troubleshooting are carried out immediately, no matter where the operating room is.

Operating room communications with outside in the form of video, sound and data are guaranteed by a powerful system which can transmit in either analogue or digital technology.



Operating room communications with outside in the form of video, sound and data are guaranteed by a powerful system which can transmit in either analogue or digital technology. Naturally, this system also integrates videoconference between different centres.

The appliances controlled in this environment are:
Video-routing matrix
Audio-routing matrix
Digital network video transmission
Environmental lighting (white)
Special endo-lighting (Blue Sky)
Videoconference
Phone
Robotized surgical field camera
CD player
Continous video recording system
EndoBase computer system

The ancillary control centre interface, with an extremely intuitive design, provides a particularly useful tool for nursing staff, although it can also be used by the surgeon from the surgical field.
The special “Blue Sky” lighting is used during endoscopic procedures, and enhances the contrast of the TFT monitors, and assists the surgical team’s visibility and concentration.
Communication with the outside, for teaching or consulting purposes, is achieved by a robotized videoconference system, controlled from the touch screen.
All the control elements are organized thanks to the EndoALPHA technical panel, which acts as a reference for all the surgical personnel, and it is equipped with a Patch Panel for connection to surrounding appliances (C Arc, Ultrasound, etc.).
All the computer, communication and control equipment is housed in a rack located outside the operating room, thereby saving operating room space.