Improving Patient Safety in the Operating Room with New Technology
Developing strategies for implementation and use of the Operating Room Black Box
['FUNDING_R01'] · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11175465
This project aims to make surgery safer for patients by helping operating room teams perform at their best using a special monitoring system.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DALLAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11175465 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We know that many preventable errors happen during surgery, which can harm patients and increase costs. This project focuses on a new technology called the Operating Room Black Box, which records the performance of surgical teams and patient information during procedures. By using machine learning to analyze this data, the system can help identify areas where teams can improve. The goal is to develop effective ways to use this technology widely, ensuring that surgical teams receive the right training and support to enhance patient safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant to all patients who will undergo surgical procedures, as it seeks to improve the safety and quality of their care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery would not directly benefit from improvements in operating room safety protocols.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to fewer surgical errors, better patient outcomes, and a safer experience for everyone undergoing an operation.
How similar studies have performed: While the Operating Room Black Box is innovative, surgical safety checklists have previously shown success in preventing errors and reducing patient harm.
Where this research is happening
DALLAS, UNITED STATES
- UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER — DALLAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SANKARANARAYANAN, GANESH — UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: SANKARANARAYANAN, GANESH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.