Operating Room Lamps
Date
1995
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Abstract
A fixed theatre lamp is suspended from the ceiling of an operating theatre or treatment room, directly over the centre of the table. It can be positioned by moving the lamp head and its outreach arm (Figure 38).
It has at least four units which produce a very high level of light without shadow. Usually the light is produced by high intensity tungsten halogen bulbs which are similar to the headlight bulbs of motor cars. Voltage of these bulbs varies depending upon the design but it is either 12 or 24 volts AC or 12 or 24 volts DC. This is a safety measure to prevent electric shocks.
At the back of the lamp there is a polished metal reflector whi
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Lamps