Trend Report
According to a 2014 study by Transparency Market Research, the growth rate for the global market of minimally invasive procedures is expected to grow annually by 10.5 percent through the year 2019.
What factors are driving this growth? It’s no surprise that technological advancements continue to source demand for minimally invasive surgical instruments. However, many other reasons are also contributing—including the rise of the aging population, increased prevalence of lifestyle disorders and higher incidence of diseases such as arthritis, cancer and cardiovascular diseases—which usually require surgical treatment.
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Today's Situation
Many surgical environments have adapted to this growth by purchasing equipment as needed until their procedure volume dictates more equipment or as their budgets allows. The result tends to be equipment of different system ages, manufacturers, user interfaces and technologies.
Such a varied collection of equipment introduces greater variability in patient outcomes when not all staff are trained on or frequent users of the different systems. Workflow inefficiencies can also be a consequence impacting utilization. In addition, servicing the equipment and keeping it up to OEM standards can cause headaches. Plus, multiple service contracts often don’t allow for the greatest discounts to ease the bottom line.
To address process efficiency, staff variability and potential service issues, imaging providers need to get serious and even creative when it comes to standardization. One option is to upgrade or even swap out technology and/or equipment in one full swoop.
For example, surgery providers may consider swapping out their fleet of mobile C-arms for new systems. Those who are still using image intensifiers can standardize on full view flat detector technology to stay competitive in the market and prepare for future growth.
Of course, this is not always a simple process and one that is not often within budget.
For those who have no budget to replace systems or upgrade at once, a fleet exchange option that staggers the replacement payments may be a good alternative. For example, the mobile C-arm financed fleet exchange program by Cassling and Siemens Healthineers includes a customized replacement plan based on system utilization, procedural mix, patient volume, service coverage and budget plan.
As a result, surgery providers get system and process standardization, improved workflow efficiency and utilization, expanded clinical capabilities and consistency among its workforce. All of this goes a long way toward providers’ larger goal of improved patient outcomes.
The full view flat panel detector mobile C-arms from Siemens Healthineers, Cios Alpha and Cios Fusion, bring you the most comprehensive and detailed images—at the lowest possible dose for patients of almost any size. These systems cover general surgery and orthopedics to the most advanced procedures, including vascular and urology.
Straightforward functions and excellent ergonomics greatly enhance handling convenience while simplifying overall clinical workflow in many fields of practice. Staff can focus on the patient thanks to lightweight system designs and intuitive operation concepts like the remote touch user interface featured in our high-end systems and color-coded axes, brakes and handles.
To learn more, visit our Mobile Surgical C-arms page.
A Mobile Solution to Improve Your Efficiency and Bottom Line
Cios Alpha’s compact 30-cm x 30-cm (12” x 12”) full view flat detector provides exceptional patient access. In addition, a touch-screen user interface, engineered to be simple and intuitive, gives you optimum flexibility for your surgical workflows.
Ready for product or pricing information? Request a quote or contact the local Cassling/Siemens PSE in your state.
