econ of Healthcare 6
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robots_in_med_ppt.pptORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
ROBOTICS IN MEDICINE
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Title page
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Introduction
- There has been a concerted effort to include technological advancements in medicine.
- And there have been a lot of different technologies and innovations that have been included in medicine this may include cryogenics among others.
- Thus for the sake of the patients in this case the progressive technologies have to be embraced.
- As this may make the quality of healthcare better than it has ever been.
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This is an introduction showing the various technological advancements and discoveries that have been successfully been implemented within the medical circles the first point may include the efforts of such bodies such as the Pasteur institute and programs such as the genome project. The second point is with regards to such technologies synthetic organs bionic limbs and other technologically advanced means of medicine. The third point is referring to newer technologies that may increase the chances of survival or in less dire straits improve the quality of healthcare. The last point shows that the above may better healthcare.
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History
- The first example of robotics was in Vancouver where this machine was used for an Orthopaedic procedure
- It was later followed by a remarkable machine known as Unimation Puma that was used to place a needle for a brain biopsy.
- Otherwise in the 1990’s and this century robotics have evolved with computer technology an the increase in processing power
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This is to underline the history and the development of robotics in general and specifically those in use in the medical sector this part and follows the development of these machines through the 80’s and up to date. It also shows the specific achievements of the various robots and the milestones in such development.
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Advantages of Robotics in medicine
- Accuracy
- Convenience and versatility
- Reduction avoidable infections
- Reduction of doctor fatigue
- Reduction of convalescing time
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This slide includes the advantages of the robots as described in detail in the paper it touches on matters accuracy, convenience and versatility reduction of infections, doctor fatigue and convalescing. To expound on these refer to the main paper
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Disadvantages of Robotics
- Inability to reprogram themselves.
- Latency and delays in issuance to execution of commands.
- Expense involved in manufacture, acquisition, maintenance and training of staff.
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This slide deals with the disadvantages of the same including inability to reprogram latency and delays and the issue of expenses as best shown on the paper major.
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Recommendations
- Take into consideration the critical mass of patients that may use the machine in order to understand its profitability
- In the event it may be acquired then it may improve the quality of care and may increase the number of patients served
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This slide contains the major considerations that have been arrived at by weighing the advantages and disadvantages within the paper and come with two conclusions with regards to whether or not to acquire the robot.
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References
- Kelvin Lepton, (2011), Robotic Surgery, Future Medical Technology.
- Kwoh Y, (1988), a Robot with Improved Absolute Positioning.
- McConnel Schneeberger, (2003), History and Development of Cardiac Surgery.
- Meadows Michelle, (2009), Computer Assisted Surgery, An Update.
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References.
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