Application of a moving folding multifunction operating platform in operation room

Abstract

Objective To discuss the effect of a moving folding multifunction operating platform in operation room so as to solve time-consuming and efforts in the putting lithotomy position of repeating placement and removal surgery bed legs plate and supply the operating platform in the surgery of the upper limb, invasive puncture and anesthesia operation. Methods A moving folding multifunction operating platform was self-designed. A number of 160 cases undergoing operation in lithotomy position in the urology department from March to June 2016 were randomly divided into the experimental group (80 cases) and the control group (80 cases). The routine nursing method were carried out in patients in the control group, while adopted operating platform were used in patients in the experimental group. Time-consuming pre and post operation were investigated. Application effects of moving folding multifunction operating platform in 114 cases including the surgery of the upper limb, invasive puncture and anesthesia operation were evaluated. Results During continues lithotomy position surgery, time consuming of changing position and position placement in the experimental group were (209.41±33.36) s and (622.33±62.16) s respectively, while those in the control group were (665.83±90.92) s and (1 118.33±88.86) s. The differences were statistically significant between two groups (t=16.324, 15.844; P<0.05). In one lithotomy position surgery, time consuming of position placement pre and post operation were reduced 44.03% (saved 8.16 minutes/surgery) compared to that in the control group. It alleviated 60 kg body burden of nurses. The safety and performance evaluation in the surgery of the upper limb, invasive puncture and anesthesia operation were in high levels with scores of (26.13±1.53) and (27.42±1.56) respectively. Conclusions The platform, which is practical and easy to use, contributes to meet the needs of a variety of technical operation in the operation room and helps optimizing procedure in transformation, reducing work load of nurse so as to improve efficiency and quality of work. Key words: Innovation and promotion; Operating room nursing; Position; Multifunction operating platform