USA Health Mobile Welcomes High-Tech Operating Rooms: Exciting news from USA Health in Mobile, Alabama! The unveiling of five high-tech operating rooms at University Hospital marks a significant step forward in providing world-class surgical care to the community.
The more than 15,000-square-foot expansion includes four cutting-edge operating rooms and a hybrid operating suite. The hybrid suite is equipped with advanced imaging capabilities for guiding cardiovascular procedures and supporting complex trauma surgeries.
Additionally, the expansion features a 12-bed post-anesthesia care unit to facilitate the recovery of patients post-surgery.
Owen Bailey, CEO and medical affairs Senior Associate Vice President at USA Health, emphasized the organization’s commitment to enhancing access to top-tier surgical care.
The new operating rooms integrate state-of-the-art equipment with advanced ceiling-mounted lighting systems and booms, optimizing efficiency and safety. The spaces are designed to accommodate robotics for minimally invasive surgery, radiology C-arms for orthopedic procedures, and advanced image-guidance systems for neurosurgery.
The hybrid operating suite boasts a Philips Azurion advanced imaging system, enabling surgeons to perform advanced cardiac, vascular, and interventional radiology procedures. This suite facilitates collaboration among cardiologists, radiologists, cardiac surgeons, and vascular surgeons for image-guided surgeries and innovative procedures.
Trauma surgeons can leverage the hybrid suite for treating complex trauma victims in need of advanced surgical interventions. The operating rooms are equipped with a laminar airflow ventilation system to enhance air quality and prevent infections.
John V. Marymont, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, expressed excitement about the expansion, emphasizing its support for the institution’s mission in clinical care, education, and research.
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