In surgery, it’s important to maintain a clear visual at all times. Precision and accuracy are both crucial in any surgery regardless of your specific medical field, which is why matters like lighting are so important. Surgical lights offer a more intense and bright light than what you would get out of most standard lighting options, but they do not last forever. Here are a few of the top signs that your medical practice needs new surgical lights.
- Dimming. You need your surgical lights to maintain a consistent brightness throughout a procedure. If at any moment your lights start to dim or even flicker, chances are there’s an issue with the lights themselves that cannot go ignored. Operating under dim light is a major hazard, so replacement is necessary if your surgical lights are not as bright as they once were.
- Poor maneuverability. Surgical lights’ positions constantly need to be adjusted, not only between different surgeries, but often during the course of a single surgery as well. Old or damaged surgical lights may have maneuverability issues. If you can’t move your surgical light into the exact position you need it to be, you have a problem.
- Strange noise. Unusual noises are common indicators of problems in all kinds of different equipment. In surgical lights, strange noises often include a humming noise. This noise typically points to an electrical issue, which in turn could manifest in many different problems. One such problem is a shutoff without warning, which could be disastrous if it happens during surgery.
At Georgian Anesthesia and Medical Corp., we offer reliable medical equipment for your practice. Reach out to us today if you need new surgical lights to maintain a safe and productive surgical centre.