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Accreditation Dings - August 2013 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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Page 78 H E A D L I G H T S 5 Headlight Highlights Here are the features that matter most to surgeons. Mark R. Drzala, MD | Summit, N.J. Two years ago, my partner and I purchased 8 headlights to outfit 2 surgery centers and a hospital. We trialed several brands, including tethered and battery-powered models with different types of bulbs. Although I can't say for certain what your docs will look for in surgical headlights, I'll bet these 5 must-haves will be listed on more than a few of their wish lists. 1 Bright illumination The intensity or brightness of a headlight is based on how many lumens it generates. It's hard to quantify differences between lumens on paper, so surgeons must assess the brightness of various models during surgery to determine which works best for them.

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