Baxter International Inc., a global leader in medical technology, proudly announces the launch of the Helion Integrated Surgical System in Thailand. Utilizing state-of-the-art operating room integration (ORI) and cutting-edge technology, Helion aims to streamline operating rooms (ORs) in Thailand, enhancing efficiency while keeping surgical teams focused and connected.

Thailand's Commitment to Healthcare Efficiency

Since the implementation of Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) in 2022, the country has significantly advanced its healthcare system, extending coverage to approximately 47 million people, representing 76% of its population. This focus on primary care aims to establish an integrated, patient-centered care system, promising improved efficiency in operating rooms.

Challenges in Operating Rooms

Operating rooms face high complexity and costs, with the average OR cost per minute ranging from USD 36-37. Complex procedures can last several hours, often plagued by delays, distractions averaging 18.45 minutes, and interruptions adding 11.05 minutes, further escalating costs and complications. ORs typically have multiple devices requiring perioperative personnel to divide their attention between monitoring and clinical tasks.

The Potential of Operating Room Integration

Stefano Furgoni, Senior Portfolio Manager, Connectivity at Baxter, highlighted the system's benefits: "Operating room integration has immense potential to benefit hospitals, surgical staff, and patients. By consolidating several functions into a single device, the Helion Integrated Surgical System offers comprehensive simplicity."

The Helion system enhances efficiency and safety by:

• Eliminating Device Management: Helion removes the need to set up and continuously attend to multiple separate OR devices, reducing avoidable costs to healthcare institutions.
• Minimizing Distractions: With its award-winning design, Helion helps surgical teams stay focused, allowing ORs to handle more procedures.
• Rapid Room Setup: Helion accelerates OR preparation and turnover by switching to preset room configurations and retrieving patient records with a single touch.

Streamlined Workflows and Communication

Beyond efficiency gains, Helion simplifies surgical staff workflows and enhances communication. Its intuitive, single-touch features provide easy access to patient data and expertise through videoconferencing, live streaming, and image recording—all within a single device. Helion supports up to 4K video resolution with full 3D capabilities, ensuring immediate access to critical patient information and capturing intricate surgical details.