Surgical lighting

Re: Surgical lighting

Stigen — Fri, 15 May 2015 09:40:31 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]

[quote user="Stigen"]I`m currently considering buying THIS light[/quote]Given that is just a less bulky version what I already have (and as it is attached to the ceiling bulk is not an issue) I just wondered what you have presently Stigen. It sounds a bit like change for the sake of change to me - if it ain't broke don't fix it!

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I guess you are right...it is`nt broke...but it is`nt great either....Bulky, and limited lighting, 3 beams where only one is good for centering on the operation wound. I just think LED would offer more clarity,stronger light that penetrates deeper. Something to make the working day just a bit easier. And most importantly; it`s a new gadget, and I`m male,so I need gadgets.[quote user="Andrew Mellor"]

we bought a dr mach LED 130 PLUS AT CONGRESS 100000lux fantastic light for its size and made praa surgery really easy from eichemier ( probably not spelt that correctly) was very good value.

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That`s good to know, think I will buy that one now !

Re: Surgical lighting

Rob Davis — Tue, 12 May 2015 17:10:08 GMT

[quote user="Stigen"]that`s an original idea, but I fear I would find having a headlight on at all times a bit distracting[/quote]

You quickly become used to it, and I hate operating without it now. The main problem is remembering not to look at the nurses when I'm talking to them otherwise they get blinded (and grumpy!)

[quote user="Stigen"]Tried them occasionally for eye surgery, but did`nt really like operating with magnification, as my own vision still is quite good.[/quote]

Ouch! I guess it's a sign of getting old! Working under magnification does take some getting used to, but can make an enormous difference.

Re: Surgical lighting

Andrew Mellor — Tue, 12 May 2015 16:02:32 GMT

we bought a dr mach LED 130 PLUS AT CONGRESS 100000lux fantastic light for its size and made praa surgery really easy from eichemier ( probably not spelt that correctly) was very good value.

Re: Surgical lighting

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 12 May 2015 14:09:37 GMT

Re: Surgical lighting

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 12 May 2015 13:13:03 GMT

Eickemeyer Have the Mach range in their latest offer brochure. They look good. Burtons also sell them

Re: Surgical lighting

Stigen — Tue, 12 May 2015 12:50:00 GMT

[quote user="Rob Davis"]

I bought this a couple of years ago with 2.5x magnification loupes mainly for dentistry. I use the light for all my ops, rarely using our overhead operating light now. The position of the light gives you a shadow-free view and gives light wherever you are looking, including into the deepest, darkest recesses of the abdomen. The battery pack charges quickly and lasts for ages (I think 17 hours from memory). It cost me around £1500 with the loupes, but would obviously be cheaper if you don't need these.

It may not be exactly what you were thinking of, but I find it far more versatile and generally useful than a traditional overhead light.

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that`s an original idea, but I fear I would find having a headlight on at all times a bit distracting. We do have some head lights with magnification, but I very seldom use dem. Tried them occasionally for eye surgery, but did`nt really like operating with magnification, as my own vision still is quite good.

I`m currently considering buying THIS light, as it is about 1200£. It`s classified as examination room light,not op.light, but I think it would offer enough for most surgeries.

Re: Surgical lighting

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Tue, 12 May 2015 12:02:19 GMT

Vet Direct and JAK Marketing have heaps of them. Also Eickemeyer, Kruuse and Burtons.

Re: Surgical lighting

Rob Davis — Tue, 12 May 2015 11:09:39 GMT

It may not be exactly what you were thinking of, but I find it far more versatile and generally useful than a traditional overhead light.