Medical Illumination Systems are used in surgical procedures to shed light on deep surfaces and differentiate the real color of tissues in the cavity

 

Medical Illumination Systems

Medical illumination systems offer good visibility on very deep, narrow, and flat surfaces inside a surgical cavity. Central luminance of medical illumination systems range from 40,000 to 160,000 lumens. The light of medical illumination helps to distinguish the actual color of the tissue within a cavity, due to multiple light points fixed on the same system to assist in reducing shadowing due to light refraction at different angles. This method of illuminating the skin enables a bright, detailed image to be made of the inner portion of the organ or tissue. For this reason, medical illumination systems are known to be extremely advantageous in surgical procedures where detailed images of the internal organs and tissues are needed for effective treatment. For instance, in September 2021, a major manufacturer of laser systems in the U.S., Leonardo Electronics, Inc., received an automotive IATF 16949 certification for its VCSEL (vertical cavity surface emitting laser) in medical applications.

Medical illumination systems come in two forms: with or without LED lights. In the former, the illuminator units are permanently fixed into the frame; thus, they are not mobile and are therefore more effective than portable illuminators. These illuminators use energy-efficient bulbs that also consume less power than incandescent bulbs. In addition, medical illumination systems with LEDs produce brighter light than incandescent bulbs, contributing to faster image resolution.

Medical illumination systems have two basic components: the probe, which holds the light source; and the illumination source, which directs the beam to the target. Each of these components is capable of providing different levels of illumination. The two basic types of medical illumination systems are: central (one fixed probe) and peripheral (two or more fixed probes). A central medical illumination system can provide high levels of light for the entire surgical cavity; whereas, peripheral systems can be placed at various points around the operating table for targeting specific areas of concern. Regardless of the type of system used, the important parameters to consider include beam distance, exposure time, and fluency of the images.


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