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FUNDAMENTAL OPERATION THEATER

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND USES

OPERATION THEATER

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Bavasri B

B.SC OT/AT

2 nd year

Types of equipment and uses operation theatre:

 Surgical lights
 Anesthesia machine
 Surgical display
 Surgical instruments
 OT table
 Suction machine
 Defibrillators
 Scissors
 Sterilizer
 Electrocautrery

Surgical lights:

Definition:

A surgical light, also known as an operating room (OT) light, is a med- ical
device that illumin- ates the surgical site during a proced- ure. Surgical lights
are used in operating rooms and ambulatory surgery centers to help
surgeons and other medical per- sonnel see small details and low-con- trast
objects.

,Purpose:

Surgical lights are used in operating rooms to provide intense, glare-free, and
shadowless illumination to help surgeons see deep into cavities and
structures. They have several purposes, including:

Better visibility:

Surgical lights provide bright, color-accurate illumination that helps surgeons
see better during procedures.

Reduced eye strain:

The illumination range of surgical lights should be between 40,000 and
160,000 lux to help surgeons avoid eye strain.

Reduced heat emission:

Bright light generates heat, which can be harmful to patients and doctors
during surgery.

Flexibility:

Surgical lights should be flexible so that surgeons can easily move around
and focus on the surgery.

Reduced risk of infection:

LED surgical lighting can help reduce the risk of surgical site infections by
promoting wound healing and maintaining a stable room temperature.

, Surgical lights can be mounted on the ceiling, wall, or floor, but ceiling-
mounted track lights are the most common because they’re easy to adjust
and don’t take up floor space.

Surgical light uses:

Here are some other uses of surgical lights:

Examine patients

Surgical lights can be used to examine patients and evaluate their position.

Reduce shadows

Surgical lights are designed to reduce shadows and minimize color distortion.

Operate for extended periods

Surgical lights are designed to operate for long periods of time without
radiating too much heat, which can cause discomfort or dry out tissues.

Anaesthesia machine :

Definition:

An anaesthetic machine or anaesthesia machine is a medical device used to
generate and mix a fresh gas flow of medical gases and inhalational
anaesthetic agents for the purpose of inducing and maintaining anaesthesia.
Anaesthetic machine. An anaesthetic machine.

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