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Difference between light and light - The importance of good examination lighting
Why should you invest in good examination lighting? It sounds obvious, but to understand how important it is with good lighting, you can think about how you experience the same environment with bad lighting.
Examination lighting and LED-panels
To start, the general lighting in the room is important. In an examination room, the lighting must be adapted to both the patient and the staff. In order for the staff to be able to perform their tasks in the best way possible, there should not be too much of a difference between the rest of the room and your workstation or patient.
Examination lighting from D-TEC provides between 3000-5000 lux. Many clinics only have general lighting in the form of e.g. LED-panels in the ceiling that give a maximum of around 1000 lux, which is not enough when the staff has to carry out treatments. An examination lamp from D-TEC is optimal lighting for examinations, injections and analyses.
It is also important that the examination lamp does not produce disturbing moments such as shadows, flickering or dazzling effects, this is a matter of course for us. Another advantage of D-TEC’s lighting is that it is possible to choose dynamic light, then the light changes during the day, which improves the level of alertness of the staff.
The difference between examination lighting and surgery lighting?
The biggest secret behind optimal lighting in examination rooms lies in equalizing the contrasts between the under-increase lighting, which should give 3000-5000 lux, and the surgery lighting, which can give over 100,000 lux. We therefore recommend that you have an examination lighting that gives 3000-5000 lux.
It is a fundamental of most importance to have good lighting. And even more light if you want to do something special. Especially for work with precision, where every little detail can make a big difference. With the right lighting, you can achieve so much more and get a perfect result. At an animal hospital, D-TEC has been of great help in preparing for surgery. Previously, the clinic only had a small surgery light. After installing D-TEC’s examination lighting, the veterinarian can prepare the animal for surgery without missing a thing.
When the lighting I poorly planned and the lighting has not been adapted to the task, the you tense your shoulders and bend forward to see better. If the lamp shines directly into your eyes, it makes you tired and irritated. In other words, you become more productive and feel better when the lighting is adapted to your work. In an examination room, good lighting is crucial. The more light, the better!
Facts
- LED light with a long lifespan (50,000 hours) and low power consumption
- Optimal brightness 3000-5000 lux
- Optimal color rendering (CRI 94)
- Daylight 5700 K (kelvin)
- Indirect light
- Dynamic light
- Easy to mount and adjust
- Maintenance-free and hygienic
There are three different zones of lighting which are based on how good the light is in different zones.
- Zone 3 – LED-panel 500-1000 lux
Zone 2 – D-TEC examination light up to 3000-5000 lux
Zone 1 – Surgery light 20,000 lux <
FAQ about examination lighting
Question: Why is it important to invest in a good exam light?
Answer: A good examination lamp is important for the healthcare staff to be able to perform their tasks in the best way and to create an optimal working environment for both staff and patients.
Question: What brightness should an examination light have?
Answer: An examination lamp should have a brightness of between 3000-5000 lux to provide sufficient light for examinations, injections and analyses.
Question: What are the benefits of D-TEC’s examination lighting?
Answer: D-TEC’s examination lighting offers optimal brightness, easy installation and adjustment, long life and low power consumption. In addition, it does not produce disturbing moments such as shadows, flickering or dazzling effects. The possibility of dynamic light means that the lighting can be adapted as needed and improves the staff’s level of alertness.
Question: What is the difference between an examination light and an operating light?
Answer: An examination lamp has a lower brightness (3000-5000 lux) and is mainly used for examinations, injections and analyses. An operating lamp has a higher brightness (over 100,000 lux) and is used in surgical procedures where details and precision are of the utmost importance.
Question: Why is good lighting important in a care room
Answer: Good lighting in a care room is essential to enable correct diagnosis and treatment. It also makes it easier for the healthcare staff to perform their tasks efficiently and reduces the risk of work-related problems such as tense shoulders and poor working posture.
Question: What zones of lighting are there in a care room
Answer: In a care room, you can define three zones based on the brightness. Zone 1 is the area with an operating light (100,000 lux), zone 2 is the area with an examination light (up to 3000-5000 lux) and zone 3 is the area with general lighting such as LED panels (500-1000 lux).
Question: What qualities should one look for in a good examination lamp?
Answer: A good examination lamp should have a long life, low power consumption, optimal brightness (3000-5000 lux), optimal color rendering (CRI 94), daylight-like color temperature.
Question: What qualities should one look for in a good examination lamp?
Answer: A good examination lamp should also have indirect light to avoid disturbing shadows, and be easy to mount and adjust. It should be maintenance-free and hygienic to fit into a healthcare environment.
Question: What role does good lighting play in staff well-being and productivity?
Answer: Good lighting adapted to the work tasks is crucial for the well-being and productivity of the staff. By avoiding shadows, glare and insufficient light, fatigue, irritation and work-related discomfort can be reduced. The right lighting creates a more pleasant working environment and increases productivity.
Question: How can D-TEC’s examination lighting help in an animal hospital?
Answer: In an animal hospital, D-TEC’s examination lighting can be of great help in preparing for surgery. With sufficient light, the veterinarian can carefully prepare the animal without missing anything, which is especially important to ensure an optimal surgical procedure.
Question: Why is it important to equalize the contrasts between the examination lamp and the operating lamp?
Answer: By equalizing the contrasts between the examination lamp (3000-5000 lux) and the operating lamp (over 100,000 lux), you can create a better working environment and avoid extreme differences in brightness. This facilitates the transition between different work steps and contributes to more uniform lighting in the care room.
Question: How does good lighting in the treatment room affect the results of examinations and treatments?
Answer: Good lighting enables more accurate examinations and treatments by providing enough light to see details and creating the right conditions for correct diagnosis and interventions. It can improve results and increase efficiency in the care room.
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