Ergonomic bedside surgical lighting and video-recording device
This technology is a surgical bedside lamp and camera that can be articulated, eliminating the need for constant neck craning during an operation.
Unmet Need: Reduction of chronic neck pain in surgeons from repeatedly illuminating a patient
Chronic pain in surgeons often results from repetitive strain during numerous hours of operation. One common stressor, particularly on the neck and cervical spine, is the widespread use of headlamps to illuminate the field during a procedure, requiring surgeons to crane their necks over the patient. In addition, crowding around a patient can make it difficult to record operations in a standardized format for educational and algorithmic training.
The Technology: Adjustable ergonomic bedside surgical lighting and recording
This technology is a gooseneck with a 3D-printed housing that leverages fiber-optic cables commonly used in clinical practices. By affixing the cable to the bed via a ratchet system, the light and camera feed remain positioned on the patient, independent of the surgeon. The position can also be easily adjusted, providing a low-cost way to continuously illuminate and record a procedure.
Applications:
- Standardized data collection for AI and other analysis algorithms
- Educational instruction
- Lighting for surgical procedures
- Lighting for dental procedures
- Veterinary medicine
- Fashion and makeup application
- Laboratory benchwork
- Photography
Advantages:
- Independence from surgeon allows for no need for constant neck craning
- Illumination and recording in the same light path
- Low cost
- Easy to adopt
Lead Inventor:
Meghal Shah, Ph.D.
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- Licensing Contact: Dovina Qu