University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed an adjustable and sterile novel lighting solution for the operating room, better adapting to the needs of anesthesiologists and the surgical team.
Description
Current surgical lighting options include ceiling-mounted overhead lighting and headlamps worn by surgeons. These methods run the risk of surgical collisions, constant readjustment, improper lighting during procedures, and fatigue from using these sources. Thus, there is a great need for improved operating room (OR) lighting options to reduce time spent on light-related problems, increase attention to patients, improve visibility, and reduce fatigue and headaches. This novel lighting solution consists of a multi-use, flexible fiberoptic cable housing, and a sterile, single-use light focusing accessory. This setup aims to provide a highly adjustable, adaptable, and sterile surgical light source that can be clipped onto the surgical table while being out of the way of the surgical team.
Applications
• Surgical operations
• Medical procedures
Advantages
• Flexible gooseneck accessory light that mounted on bedrails anywhere on the OR table
• Uses existing lightboxes commonly found in OR, this eliminating need for disposable or rechargeable batter packs, and keeping consumable per use costs lower
• Ideal for lighting cavities that are difficult to illuminate with standard overhead lights and/or would require awkward positioning of the overhead lamps
• Ideal for procedures with multiple operators working simultaneously at different anatomic sites (eg Closure of a graft or flap harvest site concurrent with primary procedure)
Invention Readiness
This invention is currently in the prototype stage.
IP Status
https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2023173010A3
