ICT&health July 15, 2024
Black boxes in operating rooms are systems that record the course of surgeries second by second, monitor health parameters, and monitor surgeons’ work via cameras and microphones. Currently used in large university hospitals, they are expected to reduce medical errors. Will they soon become a comprehensive part of every OR?
Surgeries with no secrets
Black boxes are commonly used in aviation. They record all flight parameters, including data from onboard equipment and conversations in the cockpit. After an accident or a failure, analyzing the collected data helps determine the causes and develop new safety standards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In this approach, safety is paramount and stands above the crew’s privacy in the cockpit. All procedures, commands,...
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