Neoflix
  • Welcome
    • Welcome
    • Who is this for?
    • Quick-start
      • FAQ's
    • Neoflix
      • Make every clinical encounter a learning opportunity
      • Streamlining neonatal Care: A Success Story
      • How it works
  • LEVEL 1: Fundamentals
    • LEVEL 1: FUNDAMENTALS
    • 1. Preproduction
      • 1.1 Beyond the procedure
      • 1.2 Use Cases
      • 1.3 History of videorecording in healthcare
      • 1.4 Unburdening the process
    • 2. Planning your initiative
      • 2.1 Pioneer team
      • 2.2 Gaining team buy-in
      • 2.3 Tips & Tricks
    • 3. Safe, Simple & Small
      • 3.1 Safe
      • 3.2 Simple
      • 3.3 Small
    • 4. Learning from success stories
      • 4.1 Share your experience
  • LEVEL 2: In Action
    • LEVEL 2 In action
    • RECORD
    • 5. Preparation and Consent
      • 5.1 Obtain Consent
      • 5.2 Case selection
      • 5.3 Privacy Considerations
    • 6. Recording equipment
      • 6.1 Fixed cameras
      • 6.2 Mobile cameras
      • 6.3 Wearable cameras
      • 6.4 Patient monitoring systems
      • 6.5 Motion-detecting cameras
    • 7. Creating footage
      • 7.1 Steady Footage
      • 7.2 Clear Audio
      • 7.3 Lighting
    • 8. Recording during the Intervention
      • 8.1 Positioning
      • 8.2 Settings
      • 8.3 During recording
    • 9. After the Intervention
      • 9.1 File Transfer and Backup
      • 9.2 Simple Video Editing
      • 9.3 Metadata and Archiving
    • REFLECT
    • 10. Previewing
      • 10.1 Questions to ask during previewing
    • 11. Let's Neoflix
      • 11.1 Getting the most out of your Neoflix session
      • 11.2 A Safe Learning Environment
      • 11.3 Tasks of the chair
      • 11.4 Unlocking Insights
    • REFINE
    • 12. Improving Care Through the Neoflix approach
    • 13.1 The Neoflix approach
      • 13.1 Protocol or equipment adjustment
      • 13.2 Input for research
      • 13.3 Learning from variety or best practices
      • 13.4 Development of training programs or educational material
    • 14. Education and training
    • 15. Recordings for research
    • 16. Tool for implementing new practices
  • Level 3: Growth
    • LEVEL 3: GROWTH
    • 17. Continuous Improvement
    • 18. Expanding Your Video Program
      • 18.1 Revolutionize Reflection in Medical Care: Join the Network
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  1. LEVEL 2: In Action
  2. 6. Recording equipment

6.1 Fixed cameras

Fixed cameras offer a stable, consistent perspective for video review in emergency and intensive care settings. Here's a breakdown of their advantages, limitations, and how to optimize their placement:

Pros:

  • Wide-Angle View: Often mounted overhead or on walls, fixed cameras can capture the entire scene, providing crucial context for understanding teamwork, workflow, and the overall environment in which care is delivered.

  • Unobtrusive: Once installed, they require minimal intervention, reducing disruptions for staff and potentially minimizing the 'observer effect' compared to handheld devices.

  • Predictable Perspective: With a fixed field of view, reviewers know exactly what they are seeing, aiding in comparisons across multiple recordings of similar procedures.

Cons:

  • Limited Adaptability: They cannot easily adjust to unexpected events or focus on specific details that might emerge during a procedure.

  • Potential Blind Spots: Room configuration may create areas that are obscured from the camera's view.

  • Cost and Installation: Depending on desired quality, fixed cameras can be a more expensive initial investment and may require specialized installation.

Positioning Considerations

  • Procedure Area: Prioritize areas where complex procedures frequently occur (e.g., trauma bays, resuscitation rooms, specific ICU beds).

  • Overhead vs. Wall-Mounted: Overhead offers a 'bird's eye view' ideal for teamwork analysis, while wall-mounted cameras might be better if specific hands-on techniques are the focus.

  • Multiple Angles: If resources allow, multiple fixed cameras provide a more comprehensive picture of events.

Additional Notes:

  • Combining Fixed and Mobile: Fixed cameras provide a baseline perspective, which can be supplemented with strategically deployed mobile cameras as needed.

  • Integrating with Other Data: Ideally, fixed camera recordings can be time-synced with patient monitoring data, offering a powerful tool for analysis.

Ultimately, the value of fixed cameras depends on their strategic positioning and if their predictable, wide-angle view aligns with your video review goals.

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