High‑definition imaging, real‑time communication and integrated clinical technologies now underpin modern surgical practice. However, many hospitals continue to rely on ageing, fragmented infrastructure that was never designed to support today’s increasingly complex surgical demands.
An audio‑visual (AV) solution brings surgical video, imagery, displays, devices and control panel technology together through a single, unified interface. This integrated approach supports the day‑to‑day functioning of the operating room and creates a more connected clinical environment.
By incorporating an AV solution with an operating management system, such as Merivaara OpenOR, hospitals can enable different digital technologies to work together seamlessly. This level of integration enhances surgical visibility and communication while reducing complexity during procedures.
A fully integrated AV environment streamlines how clinical teams work in the operating room. When imaging, communication tools, surgical devices and data systems operate holistically, staff gain a clearer view of the operating environment. This helps reduce the risk of human error, supports clinical decision‑making and improves overall workflow. Digital connectivity also enables more effective teaching and remote collaboration with students and clinicians beyond the operating room.
Explore Bender integrated AV solutions
Bender UK is an expert in the design, installation and service support of audio-visual solutions within clinical environments. As a trusted healthcare partner, AV forms part of our turnkey offering, which includes electrical infrastructure monitoring, medical IT power and clinical technology for Group 1 and Group 2 medical locations.
At the heart of an AV system is an operating room management system that enables clinical inputs such as endoscopic camera footage, surgical microscopes, imaging systems, PACS displays and control panels and external video sources to be centrally managed.
This provides hospitals teams with a control mechanism during surgical practice, so surgeons and clinicians can focus on delivering surgical procedures and patient care.
Future‑proof digital infrastructure that supports long‑term teaching, connectivity, and collaboration strategies for leading teaching hospitals.
Bender UK designs state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres integrating bespoke AV solutions with clinical equipment to create an intelligently connected surgical environment. Surgical video, communications, displays and room controls are centralised through a single interface, supporting efficient workflows.
Developed with specialist input from our AV and integration expert Steve Coleman, each theatre is designed in consultation with clinical leads and hospital stakeholders. This expert‑led approach is invaluable in University Teaching Hospitals, where consistent visibility, digital connectivity and seamless teaching capabilities are essential.
By combining advanced AV integration with electrical expertise, we deliver operating theatres that are safe, connected and optimised for modern surgical workflows.
Products
Merivaara OpenOR™ is a high capacity system that integrates operating theatre devices, data and image management.
Simple and intuitive to operate, the CP9 24” glass touch screen control panel is designed specifically for use in UK and Ireland hospitals.
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to store and view medical images
Q-Flow ™ operating lights are designed for general and specialised surgical procedures with maximum illumination for operating theatres.
Merivaara Cameras as an option for the Q-Flow™ operating lights
Merivaara OpenOR™ is a high capacity system that integrates operating theatre devices, data and image management.
Simple and intuitive to operate, the CP9 24” glass touch screen control panel is designed specifically for use in UK and Ireland hospitals.
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to store and view medical images
Q-Flow ™ operating lights are designed for general and specialised surgical procedures with maximum illumination for operating theatres.
Merivaara Cameras as an option for the Q-Flow™ operating lights
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