Trauma Operatory Design

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Hello,
 
I am an architect that specializes in healthcare design. We have done a
plethora of general and specialized O.R. suites. However, recently we
were asked to create the design for a "state of the art" dedicated
trauma operatory in a regional hospital operatory suite (located in the
eastern U.S). However, the client has not been able to provide much
insight into what the specific needs are for such a space as opposed to
the other O.R.s. We are researching the topic and I have decided to add
this direct route to my method!
 
Obviously, we plan to oversize the space to allow for multiple surgical
teams to work on the patient at the same time. Issues, such as placement
of the entry in regards to patient arrival, etc. have also already been
dealt with. 
 
In short, what I am asking for are comments on the following:
 
1. What aspect of your preferred trauma O.R. (if you have that option)
makes it your preferred O.R.?
 
2. What do you aspects of a trauma O.R. do you frequently find lacking
and wish would be provided/improved?
 
3. What do you see as the major difference(s) between your trauma O.R.
and a standard O.R.
 
Thank you for your time!
 
Patrick McSherry, AIA

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