Portable operating room
The SurgiField system can be installed on a patient's body in minutes.In third-world countries and disaster scenes, surgeons often have to operate in the field. To solve the problem, scientists have developed the SurgiField system, a miniaturized and portable operating room that can be placed directly on a patient's body in minutes.
The SurgiField system was created by a subsidiary of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SurgiBox. It consists of three parts: a sealed disposable clear plastic SurgiBubble, a Smart Control Module (SCM) with an electric air pump, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is reported that all three devices can be carried in one backpack and assembled in just a few minutes.
The pre-sterilized SurgiBubble is placed on the problem area of the body. Its lower edges adhere to the patient's skin, and the shape is secured with the included folding frame. A connected SCM maintains air flow inside the bubble through a hose connecting the two modules - the air is purified by the SCM's HEPA filter.
During surgery, the surgeon enters the bubble through two inward-facing armholes. Transparent plastic provides good visibility. When the procedure is complete, the SurgiBubble is removed and discarded, and the rest of the system is repackaged for future use.