Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Surgical lights. Making a purchase decision.

M M Gregory1

  • 1University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

AORN Journal
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Creating detailed profiles for operating room (OR) lights aids decision-making. These profiles support informed, subjective choices for superior lighting solutions, even when higher costs are involved.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

On humanizing the critical care environment.

Critical care nursing quarterly·1993
Same author

Design considerations for heating, air conditioning, and exhaust systems in critical care units.

Critical care nursing quarterly·1993
Same author

Concepts in headwall selection and design.

Critical care nursing quarterly·1993
Same author

If they don't ask these questions, give them the answers.

Critical care nursing quarterly·1993
Same author

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia relapsing in bowel.

European journal of haematology·1991
Same author

Need for substerile rooms depends on OR design.

AORN journal·1989
Same journal

Guideline Quick View: Environmental Hygiene.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Air Quality as a Cornerstone of Sterile Technique.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Brief Limb-Focused Prewarming in Adults Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Randomized Trial.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Clinical Issues - July 2026.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

The Power of Learning From Mishaps and Missteps.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Embracing the Future of Care.

AORN journal·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Lighting Technology
  • Healthcare Procurement

Background:

  • Selecting appropriate operating room (OR) lights is crucial for surgical environments.
  • Existing procurement processes may prioritize low-bid products over user-perceived quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a comprehensive method for evaluating and profiling OR lights.
  • To provide a framework for informed decision-making in OR light selection.

Main Methods:

  • Develop detailed profiles for each light, incorporating product literature, user feedback scores, and qualitative comments.
  • Gather recommendations from other institutions, warranty information, and vendor details.
  • Collect input from clinical engineers, purchasing agents, and architects/engineers.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive light profiles enable direct comparison for OR committees.
  • Evaluation results can justify higher-cost, superior lighting options through professional justification.
  • The process leads to an informed subjective decision, rather than a purely objective one.

Conclusions:

  • A structured profiling system enhances the OR light selection process.
  • Informed subjective decisions lead to greater staff satisfaction post-installation.
  • This method supports procurement strategies that balance cost with perceived quality and performance.