LED Surgical Light Safety in the OR

Hear how Dr. Heather D. Kooiker, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, CRNFA, CNMAP,  Director Medical Affairs for Surgical Solutions, discusses the evolution of surgical overhead lighting, identifies potential patient injury risks associated with these lights, and proposes strategies for enhancing patient safety through the use of optimal surgical overhead lighting systems and best practices. You'll hear risk mitigation strategies on how to improve patient outcomes and ensure the highest level of safety in surgical settings.

Topics covered in this webinar:

1. Understanding how lighting technology must be used and maintained safely
2. Knowing the intrinsic and extrinsic risks that can lead to thermal injury risks
3. Consistently adhering to thermal injury mitigation strategies, including correct light management and vigilance of patient skin health before, during and after surgery