Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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LED Headlight, Safety and Application in Oral Surgery

구강 수술에 사용가능한 LED 헤드라이트의 안전성 및 실용성

  • Yoo, Young-Sam (Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
  • Heo, Geon (Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University)
  • 유영삼 (인제대학교 의과대학 상계백병원 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 허건 (인제대학교 의과대학 상계백병원 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2010.11.26
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Abstract

Background and Objectives : LED(Light emitting diode) is recently introduced as a energy-saving light source in many area including agriculture and environment. In medical field it is known as bright and safe light source in surgical lighting including headlight. This study is aimed to test effectiveness and cost-saving of mountain-climbing headlight in comparison with xenon headlight. Materials and Methods : Internet market-available mountain-climbing headlight was compared with medical xenon headlight regarding heat generation after 30 minutes' usage, intensity of illumination and possible burn to the perioral skin. To get temperature data, 5 cases of tonsillectomy were done with the aid of LED headlight, while another 5 tonsillectomies were done using xenon headlight. Results : The temperatures of all light sources were below 45 degrees Celcius until finish of the surgery without burn or complications. No differences in operation time with both headlights. The maximal intensities of illumination were 24000 Lux for xenon, 20000 Lux for LED. Conclusion : Mountain-climbing headlight could be safe and helpful light source with low cost in simple oral surgery.

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