Procurement of theatre lighting requires careful consideration of a range of complex factors, to ensure efficient solutions that meet the demands of a wide range of surgical procedures.
The procurement of theatre lighting is a complex task from a technical performance and systems perspective, requiring careful consideration of a range of issues – including human factors. LOUISE FRAMPTON reports.
Increasing emphasis is now being placed on the quality of the lighting installed in operating theatres – getting it right can make a significant difference to the safety, efficiency and cost of surgery. The Clinical Services Journal recently questioned a number of theatre lighting experts on: the important factors to consider when specifying technology, the key performance criteria required to optimise illumination of the surgical field, and asked them to share some insights into the technology advances and trends that are advancing theatre lighting.
Bender UK is the exclusive supplier of Steris XLED lighting for hospitals and clinics in the UK and has installed dozens of the advanced performance surgical lighting systems – either stand alone or as part of its turnkey operating theatre installation service. Bender UK’s managing director, Steve Mason, pointed out that surgical professionals now demand much more than simple illumination from their operating theatre lighting:
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