Advancements in technology have allowed not only for updated and more highly sophisticated medical procedures, but they've also enabled healthcare providers to create environments in which these procedures can be performed with a greater degree of ease and accuracy than ever before. One of the greatest advancements has been in terms of updated lighting sources which is extremely important to the exacting nature of dermatology procedures.
LED lighting has long been considered superior to other light sources for multiple reasons, many of which translate to superior operator performance during dermatology and other medical procedures:
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The light from LED bulbs is cooler than that from halogen bulbs. Any dermatologist or surgeon who has spent hours performing under the heat of numerous halogen bulbs knows how uncomfortable it can be. Excess heat from halogen lights may possibly even cause patient burns during procedures.
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The light from LED bulbs is of exceptionally high quality. Dermatologic procedures require accurate tissue rendition, which requires a good lighting source. LED bulbs emit very bright, clear, white light similar to daylight, which helps to improve visual accuracy. Clear visibility of even a slight color variation is key for any dermatologist if they are to accurately diagnose and treat a patient's condition.
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LED light is a truer white than that from halogen bulbs. The light from halogen bulbs is yellow. This can be adjusted through the use of filters and coatings, however the result is still not a true white light and consistency can vary from fixture to fixture.
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LED bulbs are long-lasting. LED bulbs last far longer than halogen bulbs, so while LED lights pose a greater initial investment, they pay off over time. Some LED bulbs last up to 50,000 hours. This equates to approximately 10 years of normal use and provides dermatologist and other healthcare providers the confidence of lower maintenance costs over time.
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LED bulbs lead to decreased operating costs. The LED lights represent a significant return on investment (ROI) both in material costs and in savings of personnel time to change the bulbs. In addition, LED lights utilize half the electricity of their predecessor, the halogen light. Reduced energy use, provides significant operational savings to the medical facility over time.
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LED bulbs allow for improved shadow control. Thanks to the way Bovie LED lighting fixtures are designed, even when a surgeon's head is directly within the procedural site there is nearly no shadow cast.
These advantages can translate into greater ease for healthcare providers, as well as improved outcomes for the dermatology patient.
Bovie Medical Corporation is proud to be able to provide this higher-quality light with the MI 500 Exam/Diagnostic Lights, the MI 750 Procedure / Exam Lights and the MI 1000 Surgical Lights.
The MI 500 Exam LED lights provide superior brightness in a compact design and are engineered with spring-arm technology for accurate light placement. The MI 750 lights offer a high quality lighting system that easily aligns with any practice budget and features an unmatched life-time spring arm technology. The light features an on/off dimming switch on the sterilizable handle allowing dermatologist to maintain sterility when necessary.
For procedures that require a brighter intensity light, the MI 1000 lights are best suited. The MI 1000 has similar features including low-heat emission, spring-arm technology and light controls through use of a sterilizable handle. The MI 1000 offers 100,000 lux of bright white light.
Advanced technology which allows for greater accuracy and improved patient outcomes is worthwhile. When that technology provides a cost savings to the user, it is even more worthwhile.
Feel free to reach out to us to further investigate the advantages of our LED lighting systems.
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