Friday, August 1, 2008

Table for 9 Headed Microscope

The cytology department in my hospital uses a 9 headed microscope that 9 Dr's use simultaneously to examine slides and make reports. The department personnel ranges from the smallest to the tallest. At the table they use the microscopes, type reports and watch a monitor that displays the slides.
The table being used presently is at a fixed height, is narrow and does not allow room for keyboards or lower extremities. I am suggesting simple keyboard trays and ceiling mounted monitor arms. I trialed smaller keyboard trays to increase space but the physicians felt increased strain in their hands.
I am experiencing limitations in designing an adjustable height table because of the requirements of the microscope needing to be very still and stable so I am leaning towards raising the fixed height of the table to suit the tallest and bring the smallest up using chairs and stools.

I am having the same challenges with their 5 headed microscope.

Has anyone had any experience in cytology with this 9 headed microscope and if so, how is the workstation set up?

Thank you,

Alexandra Rella

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Large Volume Pipettes

I am working with a lab that uses large volume pipettes (serological pipettes, 50mL) under a lab hood. They asked if I knew of some ergonomic solutions to alleviate the awkward posture created by using the long pipettes underneath the hood. I searched online for different kinds of pipettes with that capacity and didn't find much. Have you encountered this issue in the past? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Spiking Irrigation bags

The nurses in our orthopedic surgery OR report Spiking anywhere from 4 to 20 Irrigation bags (3000 cc) per patient at the rate of approximately 6-8 patients per day. With the repetitive nature of the task and the force required, concerns have been raised regarding shoulder and other upper extremity injuries.
Just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences, any ideas on managing it, different ideas on Spiking? Thanks.