OR integration: what it is--and what it isn't.

Integrated operating rooms are generating much interest, and they are often considered an essential, or at least very beneficial, component of OR design. But there are some common misunderstandings about the technology. This article provides information you can use to determine whether you need an integrated OR and dispels the myths frequently associated with the topic.

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