Light source and light output

The energy dissipated from the light source.

Light sources emit large amounts of light energy and heat energy.

result:

-The light guide connector and optical tube tip become extremely hot.

-Light energy is concentrated on a fairly small area.

Risks associated with light sources

-The patient's tissue has been thermally damaged (e.g., prolonged exposure in a small lumen)

Under strong light, or because the tip of the optical tube is placed too close to the tissue

square)

- Burn the skin of the patient or operator.

- Surgical equipment is burned or damaged due to overheating (e.g. surgical sheets, plastic items wait).

Safety Precautions

•Avoid prolonged exposure to strong light.

•Use the lowest level of illumination required to illuminate the target area.

•Never place the tip of the optical tube or light guide connector on the patient's skin, flammable

items or heat-sensitive materials.

•Do not touch the tip of the optical tube or the light guide connector.

•The light source should be turned off when removing the optical tube from the light guide cable.

•Cool the optical tube and light guide cable after use.