Articles from the Medical papers on sunnex

“A new surgical light system has been developed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suites. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently installed the innovative Celestial Star MRI surgical lights in its state-of-the-art intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at its headquarters in Bethesda (MD,USA).

 The suite, one of the only a few in the United States, provides real-time MRI in the surgical suite, displaying current and preoperative imaging information using advanced three-dimensional and virtual reality technology. The suite is a collaborative effort between the NIH Clinical Centre, the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and stroke. Less than one year old, the suite is the site of spinal cord surgeries, craniotomies, craniectomies and other cutting edge research and neurosurgical procedures.

  One challenge in developing an intraoperative MRI suite is the selection and installation of leading-edge technology to equip it, according to Mike Borostovik, NIH Clinical Centre neuro nurse specialist. Another challenge and not the least, is the suites use of a high-field 1.5 Tesla MRI magnet, which requires the installation and use of specialized MRI-compatible instruments including the surgical lighting.

 After extensive review and testing three sets of dual ceiling-mounted Celestial Stars MRI surgical lights were installed. The innovative lighting systems were designed specifically for the use in MRI facilities and manufactured of MRI-compatible materials by Sunnex, Inc.

 The Sunnex lights provide critical lighting for all of the neurosurgical and specialty procedures performed in the NIH suite, according to Mr Borostovik. Major features of the lights include their excellent flexibility, reach, range and motion. The lights 114-inch vertical and horizontal reach provides head-to-toe coverage. Universal movement and placement is enhanced by a patented drift-free balance arm design.

 The lights are so easy to position. The surgeons are able to move the lights around perfectly. They are so lightweight; they can move them with one hand – to position the light where they need it”

                                                                                                                   HospiMedica Oct 07