Replacement Lamps for Overhead Surgical Lights

Surgeons performing critical surgeries require high quality and enhanced lighting in operation theaters to avoid operational, visual & environmental problems like shadowing, glare and visual stress. Quality surgical lighting in the operation theater is vitally important to help surgeons perform surgeries more effectively with an improved success rate. Poor lighting and lighting drifts can lengthen procedures and even result in surgical errors. It not only affects the quality & safety of the working environment but also puts the patient’s life at risk. According to a study, 25 percent of surgical time is spent on adjusting lights.

Replacement Lamps for Overhead Surgical Lights- Lighting Selection

Many theaters that were traditionally used for open surgery are now being used for different procedures like laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. Due to this reason lighting within these theatres don’t provide an appropriate working environment for different surgical procedures.

For perfect illumination in the OR it is important that you select high quality and the right surgical light bulbs. When selecting and investing in replacement lights it is important to understand whether or not the lighting will need to be specific to surgical disciplines. Selection of right surgical lights is extremely important to ensure it meets your

§  Visualization needs

§  Provides clarity you need for your surgical procedure

§  And delivers desired outcomes

For some procedures, LED lighting may be a good choice and for others, halogen lamps. Though many hospitals are upgrading to LED lighting, this is not always the best choice for everyone! Cost is typically the most important reason. Since these are new in the market, these lighting systems are too expensive, potentially costing you 10 times more than halogen light.

These may be replacing halogen lights but the market and demand for halogen lights still remain strong. Halogen lights offer great benefits such as:

§  They are small and lightweight

§  Don’t use mercury like CFL (Fluorescent) and mercury vapor lights which pose great dangers

§  Halogen lamps offer a good color temperature as compared to standard tungsten. It is closer to sunlight giving better clarity instead of the orangish hue of standard tungsten.

§  In comparison to conventional incandescent bulbs halogen bulbs have a longer life. It serves as a good investment and offers great value for money.

In short, halogen lamps are bright and compact, plus very effective, and therefore, a great choice for overhead surgical lights.