Essential Equipment for Your Surgery Center

Outpatient surgery centers must be highly organized and meticulously clean to ensure patient safety and efficiency. When designing a new surgery center, choosing the right equipment is key. Below, we outline the top solutions to keep your surgery center modern, clean, and well-organized.

Sterile Transport and Case Carts

Transporting instruments and supplies to the operating room (OR) requires maintaining sterility. Case carts are an essential tool for this purpose. Here's how to choose the right one:

1. Open or Closed Design

   • Use open case carts if clean and dirty supplies travel on separate pathways. ORs built with a central core often use this setup.
   • Opt for closed case carts when clean and dirty carts share pathways or come into contact with staff and visitors. Closed carts protect supplies and reduce contamination risk.

   Note: Facilities without cart washers sometimes prefer open carts with covers, which are easier to clean but require managing and cleaning the covers separately.

2. Size and Quantity

   • Choose cart sizes based on the type of surgery. Small carts work well for procedures like ENT, while larger carts suit orthopedic cases.
   • A general rule is to have three carts per OR: one in use, one ready for the next case, and one being cleaned. Faster surgeries may require additional carts.

3. Why Metro Case Carts?
   Metro offers both open and enclosed case carts in various sizes, built from durable Type 304 stainless steel with washable stainless-steel casters. They’re designed to endure frequent cleaning while offering features like ergonomic handling, noise control, and long-lasting performance.

Specialized Procedure Carts

Having carts tailored to specific tasks increases efficiency and simplifies workflow. Metro’s specialized carts are configured to support specific procedures, with drawers sized and accessories added for functionality.

• Arthroscopic Carts
  Designed for arthroscopic surgery, these carts feature holders for tubing, cameras, and necessary supplies.

• Anesthesia Carts
  Metro’s anesthesia carts keep all the tools and supplies anesthesiologists need in one convenient, organized solution.

• Durability and Hygiene
  Metro’s polymer carts resist rust, dents, chips, and peeling. They’re easy to clean and include Microban® antimicrobial protection to inhibit bacteria growth between cleanings.

Organizing Solutions

Proper storage keeps surgical teams efficient and enhances patient care. Here’s how to choose the best storage options:

1. Open or Enclosed Storage

   • Open storage is suitable for self-contained spaces like clean supply rooms.
   • Enclosed storage is better for common areas or corridors to keep supplies clean. Inside the OR, clear-door cabinets allow quick visual access while protecting contents.

2. Metro’s Storage Solutions

   • Metro carts can be customized with adjustable wire or polymer shelves and antimicrobial vinyl covers for added cleanliness.
   • For larger needs, Starsys XD Cabinets provide mobile, enclosed storage with adjustable shelves, two-bin organization for inventory management, and Microban protection. These cabinets are available in different sizes to fit any space.

Easy-to-Clean Solutions

Maintaining sterility is simple with Metro’s designs:

• Antimicrobial Protection
  Built-in Microban® inhibits mold, mildew, and bacteria growth, keeping surfaces cleaner between cleanings.
• Smart Design
  Metro carts and cabinets are smooth and snag-free, reducing areas where dirt can collect. This makes wiping them down quick and easy.

With Metro’s high-quality equipment, your surgery center can stay organized, clean, and ready for any procedure. Contact our experts to create the perfect setup for your team today!