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KMID : 0356820100260020187
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2010 Volume.26 No. 2 p.187 ~ p.192
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LED Headlight, Safety and Application in Oral Surgery
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Yoo Young-Sam
Heo Gun
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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LED, Headlight
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