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Birmingham Children’s Hospital
ECO-Flow Stealth UCV systems have been installed as part of the MAT Core Package in the new BCH clinical building.
MAT, which has worked with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust on previous projects, was brought in to supply and install two operating theatres in the new building, both of which include an ECO-flow Stealth ultraclean ventilation (UCV) system.
One of the theatres also has the latest intraoperative imaging and diagnostic technology, the flush-to-ceiling ECO-flow Stealth canopy design easily accommodating additional architecture of this type. The iMRI is linked to Brainlab specialist imaging equipment to allow neurosurgeons to obtain real-time, up-to-date images of a brain tumour intraoperatively – i.e., during surgery. This ensures more accurate identification and removal of
tumours, providing seamless patient care and reducing the need for repeat operations.
In the theatre, two iMRI displays are mounted on the arms of the operating lights, which are also prepared for future camera installation. Additionally, the theatre has a wall-mounted monitor and room cameras. All the specialist elements required by the iMRI had to be taken into
consideration by the MAT team during the design phase.
The enhanced theatre facilities extend the range of surgeries the hospital can offer, as well as reducing backlog waiting lists for elective procedures and improving clinical outcomes for high acuity trauma and neurological surgeries.
Post-installation and handover, MAT organised end user, clinical and estates engineering training on how to use all elements of the MCP. This completed a very rewarding project, which particularly stands out for the inclusion and integration of the iMRI. Many children will now be able to receive life-saving treatment in Birmingham rather than having to travel to other parts of the UK.
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