ILSC 2009 Paper #704 (Burning Behaviors of Drapes and Other Patient Covers)

Burning Behaviors of Drapes and Other Patient Covers
Authors:
Hans-Peter Berlien, Elisabeth Deacones Hospital; Berlin Germany
Presented at ILSC 2009

Operation Room fires are still an unsolved problem. The majority of OR-fire happens with other energy sources like electrocautery and endoscopic light sources.
But first the medical community discussed this problem using Lasers. The use of non-woven disposable drapes are named as the most risky situation. This was followed by investigation of several products called Laser safe. But on the other hand woven materials are regarde as Laser safe. Our investigations with different products has shon that the burning behaviour depends by several circumst...

ILSC 2009 Paper #703 (Eye Safety Devices - Problems with Multi Wavelength Laser Systems)

Eye Safety Devices – Problems with Multi Wavelength Laser Systems
Authors:
Wolfgang Woellmer, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf; Hamburg Germany
Reinhardt Thyzel, A.R.C. Laser Gmbh; Nuremberg Germany
Andreas Fiedler, Laservision GmbH; F�Rth Germany
Presented at ILSC 2009

Medical laser systems with more than one laser wavelength were introduced in the market already decades ago. Recently, these advanced devices become a standard in medical care, since with the use of inexpensive diodes multi-wavelength systems can be realized at affordable prices. If the different laser wavelengths can be activated either simultaneously or only at single lines, and in addi...

ILSC 2009 Paper #702 (Smart Skin Treatment Lasers--The Need for a New Class)

Smart Skin Treatment Lasers--The Need for a New Class
Authors:
David Sliney, David H. Sliney, Ph.D., Consulting Medical Physicist; Fallston MD USA
Jerome Dennis, Retired Fda; Fallston MD USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

As dermatological lasers employed for skin resurfacing, "rejuvenation," and hair removal move from the dermatology clinic to the spa and even home-use, manufacturers have made great improvements in system safety. With contact sensors and other "smart" sensors that test for skin type, the laser product will only fire when the appropriate contact conditions are present and there is no potential eye hazard. Technically these products must be labeled as Class 4, but there i...

ILSC 2009 Paper #701 (Medical Laser Safety Program at a Large Academic Medical Center: An Overview)

Medical Laser Safety Program at a Large Academic Medical Center: An Overview
Authors:
Christine Krieman, Duke University; Durham NC USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

Ensuring laser safety at a large academic medical center requires, at a minimum, implementing the applicable program elements specified in the ANSI Z136 series of Standards for the Safe Use of Lasers, as recognized by OSHA, FDA, and JCAHO. These laser safety program elements include a consistent hazard evaluation process, an appropriate safety training program accompanied by hands-on competency training, a document management process, and an efficient means for tracking lasers on site. In addition, a Laser Safety Committee can provide cr...

ILSC 2009 Paper #604 (Understanding the New ANSI Z136.7 from an Eyewear Perspective)

Understanding the New ANSI Z136.7 from an Eyewear Perspective
Authors:
Mark McLear, Sperian; - RI USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

ANSI Z 136.7 American National Standard for Testing and Labelling of Laser Protective equipment was developed to provide recommendations for the testing requirements of protective equipment ( eyewear, windows and barriers) used in the laser industry. This paper will concentrate on the testing requirements for absorbing materials used in the manufacturing of laser eyewear. A comparison will be made on how these requirements differ or are aligned with various other laser safety standards including ANSI Z 136.1 For the Safe Use of Lasers and EN 207 Personal eye-protection...

ILSC 2009 Paper #603 (Phase Distortion Laser Safety Glasses for Protection against All Laser Wavelengths or All Laser Intensities)

Phase Distortion Laser Safety Glasses for Protection against All Laser Wavelengths or All Laser Intensities
Authors:
David C. Smith, DCS Lasers & Optics LLC; Old Saybrook CT USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

Phase distortion laser safety glasses have been experimentally demonstrated and, based on the data, all wavelength protection of the retina is provided using glasses with an optical density (OD) of 3 (0.1% transmission)*. The concept is based on the fact that the laser light absorbed by the polycarbonate glass heats it and changes its index of refraction. A grid of varying transmission on the surface produces a non-uniform intensity in the glass. This non-uniformity results in a non-uniform pha...

ILSC 2009 Paper #601 (Color Perception Optimization for Laser Eye Protection Devices)

Color Perception Optimization for Laser Eye Protection Devices
Authors:
Andrew V. Alekseyev-Popov, Gentex Corporation; Millwood NY USA
John F. Cueva, Gentex Corporation; Millwood NY USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

Requirements for laser eye protection (LEP), though different for specific industrial or medical applications, have some common features:1)Protection at one or more wavelengths and 2) High integrated luminance transmittance (ILT)

Due to the method of construction and cost, LEP typically protects against several laser wavelengths. Simultaneously blocking several spectral bands naturally leads to distortion of color perception. Unlike optical density (OD), there is no commo...

ILSC 2009 Paper #505 (Development of Laser Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits)

Development of Laser Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits
Authors:
Wesley Marshall, US Army CHPPM; Wilmington DE USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

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ILSC 2009 Paper #503 (Influence of Magnifiers on Ocular Exposure Levels)

Influence of Magnifiers on Ocular Exposure Levels
Authors:
Georg Vees, Austrian Research Centers Gmbh - Arc; Seibersdorf Austria
Reinhard Gilber, Austrian Research Centers Gmbh - Arc; Seibersdorf Austria
Karl Schulmeister, Austrian Research Centers GmbH; Seibersdorf Austria
Presented at ILSC 2009

In the international laser safety standard, IEC 60825-1 measurement criteria account for increased potential risk when exposure occurs with eye loupes (magnifiers) and with telescopes, respectively. An experimental analysis was performed with a number of eye loupes and telescopes for a range of sources in order to determine the impact of optical instruments on the accessible ...

ILSC 2009 Paper #501 (A Novel Hazard Analysis Technique for Transient Optical Radiation Emissions)

A Novel Hazard Analysis Technique for Transient Optical Radiation Emissions
Authors:
Terry L. Lyon, Optical Radiation Consulting Physicist; Edgewood MD USA
E. Christopher Brumage, U.S. Army CHPPM; Aberdeen Proving Ground MD USA
Presented at ILSC 2009

Careful measurements are required to assess the hazards from broadband optical radiation sources. These measurements can be difficult to perform accurately, even under ideal conditions; furthermore, the transient nature of the optical radiation emission from devices such as pyrotechnics, flash devices, and flares make traditional radiometric measurements even more complex. A technique has been devised that can be used to take reliabl...