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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated a Modular Operation Theatre Complex at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research & Capital Hospital in the city here.<\/p>\n
Inaugurating the Modular OT complex, Patnaik said this state-of-the-art facility a huge step forward for treatment of patients in critical conditions.<\/p>\n
The Modular OT Complex has been constructed at a cost of Rs 16.76 crore.<\/p>\n
The Modular Operation Theatre Complex is a highly advanced facility with state-of-the-art technology. Various types of surgical procedures can be done safely and efficiently using the new facility, thereby contributing greatly to improved patient care.<\/p>\n
There are four operation theatres in this complex which can support eight operations simultaneously. The purpose of a Modular OT is to reduce the incidence of infection to the minimum level, sources said.<\/p>\n
Modular OTs will enable the health staff to conduct x-ray and other imaging during the operation. This gives a quick analysis of the patients and provides imagery of the internal organs.<\/p>\n
This type of OTs ensure the safety of patients as doctors can easily and quickly handle any complications during operation, said an expert.<\/p>\n
Doctors of various specializations can work together on a single patient at Modular OTs. Since a wide variety of procedures can be carried out in the same room, Modular OTs result in cost savings for both the patients and hospital, he added.<\/p>\n
Health & Family Welfare Minister Niranjan Pujari, 5T initiative and Ama Odisha Naveen Odisha Chairman VK Pandian, Health department Secretary Shalini Pandit and other senior officers were present on the occasion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n