From the Wikipedia, a Surgical Light is defined as: A surgical light -- also referred to as an operating light or surgical lighthead -- is to assist medical personnel during a surgical procedure by illuminating a local area or cavity of the patient. A combination of several surgical lights is often referred to as a "surgical light system."

Consider the history of surgical lighting.  In the 1850s, rooms were built so that the sunlight came directly in the south-east with windows built into the ceiling to take advantage of as much natural light as possible.  Of course the problems with this resulted from poor weather for the day or the doctor, nurse, or medical equipment blocking the illuminated area.  Mirrors were then used in the corners of the ceiling to direct sunlight to the operating table, but the problems were not reduced very much.

With the invention of electrical light, lights immediately made their debut into the operating room, but they had their own problems from the inability to control the light emitted and heat radiation.  With new technology today, LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are now used to control heat radiation with greater control and brightness of light and a much higher efficiency.

A medical manufacturer, MTI, is now supplying LED surgery and exam lights to doctors and hospitals across the nation.  One of the best lights coming to the market now is the MI 1000 LED Series Surgery Light.

MI 1000 LED Series Surgery Lights

The MI 1000 LED represents the new standard in minor surgery lighting with its green technology LED lights. It features a larger reflector with high efficiency at a very low heat, a larger pattern, and long life LED bulbs. The MI 1000 LED includes the 21st Century Series exclusive Centra arm delivery system.

Some of the great features of this light include:

• 16"(406 mm) diameter multi-faceted reflector for excellent shadow control
• 5 stage dimming control from a sterile handle provides 50-100% dimming
• On/Off button on sterile handle
• 6,000 ft candles (64,500 lux) output at 1 meter
• 4300-degree Kelvin color temperature
• LED bulbs
• 28" (711 mm) articulating arm with integral compression spring
• 23" (584 mm) extension arm
• Lamp head and arm both rotate 540 degrees
• Arm moves 40 degrees up and down from horizontal plane
• Additional positioning handle on perimeter of light head
• Removable and sterilizable handle
• Chuttletrak ceiling mounts available
• 3-year parts and labor limited warranty
• 115V - 240V

MI 500 LED Series Exam Lights

If a smaller exam light is what you need, then MTI again has what you need with the MI 500 LED Series Exam Light. The compact and economical MI 500 LED is an ideal exam/diagnostic light. Utilizing a unique 5" (12.7 cm) dichroic glass reflector, the MI 500 LED produces a large pattern of light for a wide variety of applications. Like the MI 1000 LED Surgery Light, it features the exclusive Centra arm delivery system.

Features of this light include:

• 6" (150 mm) diameter flood pattern at 24" (610 mm)
• 4,000 ft candles (43,000 lux) at 24" (610 mm)
• 4,300-degree Kelvin color temperature at 24" (610 mm)
• Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
• 50,000 hours LED rated lamp
• 5" (127 mm) glass dichroic reflector
• IR absorbing color-correcting glass filter
• 28" (711 mm) articulating arm with integral compression spring
• 23" (584 mm) extension arm
• Arm rotates 40 degrees up and down from horizontal plan
• Lamphead and arm both rotate 540 degrees
• Positioning handle mounted on perimeter of lamphead
• Ceiling and Wall mounts and Portable floorstand models available
• Dual ceiling mounts and combination ceiling mounts with ChuttleTrak ceiling track mounts available
• 3-year parts and labor limited warranty
• Voltage is 100-240V

One can easily conclude that the MI 1000 and MI 500 series lights are the best lights to use during critical surgical operations or exams.  For more information on the MI 1000 Series Surgery Light and MI 500 Series Exam Light, visit www.mti.net.

TC100 Series Treatment Cabinets and Cabinet-installed Fiber Optic Light Sources

An Otolaryngologist is a doctor that specializes in diagnosis and treatment or disorders or the head and neck, also called an ENT (ear, nose, and throat).

As an Otolaryngologist, what do you look for when searching for the best ENT treatment cabinets? Many say that the best ENT carts and cabinets combine good functionality with aesthetics for a cabinet that not only functions how they need and fits into their workflow but looks good as well.

One manufacturer that satisfies these requirements is MTI with their ENT treatment cabinets that feature European construction and styling, and soft curves, combined with premium materials and contemporary ergonomic engineering, which help make the MTI TC Series Treatment Cabinets perhaps the finest ENT treatment cabinets ever produced.

For safe use by staff and patients, all MTI cabinets are latex safe (latex-free) to reduce the possibility of allergic reactions. They are also listed to the Safety Standards for Medical Electrical Equipment UL 60601-1, CSA-C22.2 60601-1, and IEC 60601-1.

MTI TC Series Treatment Cabinets are offered in five basic models with thousands of standard option combinations to satisfy every need and the willingness to design and produce special configurations to then satisfy almost every need.

MTI offers four deluxe cabinet models to accommodate every physicians' needs.

• Sit-down model
• Stand-up model
• Sit-down wide model
• Stand-up wide model

There is also an economy model, which does not sacrifice quality of construction for economy. Fewer standard features, like instrument handles and bottles, help reduce the cost of this cabinet, while using the same vacuum and pressure pump systems.

An important option for otologists and many others that is available on TC Series Cabinets, is MTI's exclusive high volume vacuum system, which provides up to ten times the suction volume of traditional cabinet suction pumps.

Also available are a Cabinet-installed 3-Port Halogen or 4-port LED Fiber Optic Light. For a convenient and safe location for your light source, the light source is installed in the cabinet in place of the top right hand square drawer.

For a list of the TC100 Series Cabinet's features, visit MTI's web site at www.mti.net.

MTI, a manufacturer of medical exam and surgery chairs, has the tools that podiatrists, wound care clinics, and hospital wound care centers are looking for.

Introducing the 527 and 527W:

• Capacity to lift an astounding 650 lbs (Model 527) or 800 lbs (Model 527W)
• Low entry ADA-compliant height of 19” for ease of entry/exit
• Patented and patent pending Floating Arms™ that slide back, rated at over 200 lbs
• Standard features include a storable and removable stainless steel debris tray, Velcro®-attached cushions, and a 12” extendable foot section
• Optional features include a paper roll holder, leg support stirrups, and position programmability

And now you can also help avoid healthcare professional injury with MTI’s Removable Leg Wrapping Support*. The patent pending removable leg wrapping support is a dual-function support providing a calf support for wrapping the foot/heel and a heel support for wrapping the rest of the leg. The support can easily be moved to either the patient’s left or right hand side of the foot section for ease of wrapping either leg or heel. A 12” (30.5 cm) extension adjustment accommodates even the tallest of patients. The removable leg wrapping support is made from aluminum for a lightweight yet very strong support and is non-porous coated for ease in cleaning and disinfecting.

For more information on the MTI 527 / MTI 527W Podiatry Power Chairs, the MTI 527-WC / MTI 527W-WC Wound Care Power Chairs, or the Removable Leg Wrapping Support, please call MTI’s Sales Department at (800) 924-4655 or visit our web site at www.mti.net.

*Patent pending

430 Series Quad-Power Procedure Table

The MTI 430 Series Quad Power Procedure Tables are available in a maximum width of either 24" (Model 430), 22" (Model 429), or 20" (Model 428). Your patients can get comfortable with the width that best suits you and your practice, while the tapered backrest and narrow profile headrest get you in extra close for those procedures on patients that require superior access whether sitting or standing for many medical professions including Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology.

MI 1000 LED Series Surgery Lights

Centurion MI 1000 LED represents the new standard in minor surgery lighting with its green technology LED lights.  At 64,500 Lux output at 1 meter, it features a larger reflector with high efficiency at a very low heat, a larger pattern, and long life LED bulbs. The MI-1000 LED includes the 21st Century Series exclusive Centra arm delivery system.

Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Promotion

Purchase an MTI 430 Series Table and a Centurion Standard Single 43,000 Lux Surgery Light between February 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012, with delivery taken by July 31, 2012 and receive FREE Programmability and a 5-caster Aire Ride Stool.

Upgrade to the NEW MI-1000 LED Light which is almost heat free, brighter, dimmable, and has LEDs that last up to 50,000 hours.

This promotion is only valid for invoiced sales from February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012, with delivery taken no later than July 31, 2012.

For more information on this promotion or inquiries about the MTI 430 Series Procedure Table, please call MTI’s Sales Department at (800) 924-4655 or download the promotion sheet (PDF format).

MTI, Inc., a manufacturer of medical exam and surgery chairs, has released the following information about a new mobile procedure table for use in multiple medical specialties:

Pre-op, Transport, Surgery, and Recovery all on the same Motorized Chair

The 440 Series is available in a 24" (Model 440) or 22" (Model 439) wide procedure table that is ideal for providing a mobile surgery platform in the specialties of Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Oral Surgery and others, who need to transport a patient from various locations within the clinic for procedures or surgeries. A smart lithium-ion battery powers the 440 without the need for connection to an electrical outlet for true operational mobility and allows you to use one chair without moving the patient, reducing patient handling and the possibility of patient or healthcare personnel injury. However, in case of a battery emergency, there is a standard power cord that can be used for uninterrupted operation. The multi-directional casters system provides complete mobility with a 3/4” (1.9 cm) base to floor clearance.

Reduce Healthcare Personnel Injury

The Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that healthcare workers occupy six of the top ten occupations at highest risk for back injuries. John T. Bielecki, MD, MPH said, “Hospitals lead all industries for lost day cases of back pain, and the inciting event for most back injury is patient transfer.” (Occupational Health Tracker: Journal of Trends & Strategies for Occupational Health Professionals, Volume 5, Number 2, Summer 2002. http://www.systoc.com/Tracker/Summer02/BackInjuries.asp).

Because the 440 is powered by a smart lithium-ion battery, it has no need for connection to an electrical outlet which gives it true operational mobility. This allows the doctor or other healthcare personnel to use one chair without moving the patient, thus reducing patient handling and subsequently reducing the possibility of patient or healthcare personnel injury.

For more information on the MTI 440 Series Mobile Battery-Powered Stretcher Bed, please call MTI’s Sales Department at (800) 924-4655 or visit our web site at www.mti.net.

Healthcare workers, such as nursing aides, nurses, health aides, radiology technicians, and therapists are the leading group of people when it comes to losing the most time at work because of back pain, and this is partially due to their having to move patients without having adequate medical equipment and tools. Some manufacturers of medical equipment are working to improve this situation by inventing and producing new products that help healthcare workers in the fields of podiatry, dermatology, plastic surgery, oral surgery, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology.

One respected manufacturer of patient seating has long been developing sturdy, safe, durable, and comfortable equipment that outshines the competition in a number of ways. This company has built in more than the normal lifting ability in its surgery and exam chairs and tables (650 pounds is their standard lifting capacity, but their bariatric models are built to lift up to 800 pounds.)

These products also have ADA-compliant low 19-inch entry and exit heights; floating arms that slide back for easy entry and still serve their function when the chair is flat; and adjustable, locking footrest extensions. These standard product features have contributed to injury prevention in the healthcare industry.

This company is now marketing an additional product feature for helping podiatry and wound care professionals avoid and prevent injuries when handling patients; namely, a strong but lightweight aluminum leg-wrapping support (patent pending) that attaches to the front of the foot sections of their podiatry chairs. This leg-wrapping support functions in two ways: it provides calf support for wrapping the patient’s foot and/or heel; and it provides heel support for wrapping the rest of the patient’s leg. This support is easily moved from one side of the foot section to the other, for ease of wrapping either leg, foot, or heel. This leg-wrapping support is easily cleaned and disinfected because it is coated with a non-porous material.

Healthcare providers are well advised to keep these kinds of product features in mind when purchasing the medical equipment they will depend on to prevent lifting injuries in their staff members.

The MTI 527 Series

Leg Wrapping Support Feature (Patent Pending)

Hospitals lead all industries for workers losing days in cases from back pain, and many times this is from moving patients (Dimensions of Care: Back Injuries in Healthcare Workers. John T. Bielecki, MD, MPH). The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that healthcare workers occupy six of the top ten occupations at risk for back injuries.

1. Nurses Aides
2. Construction Workers
3. Garbage Collectors
4. Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurses
5. Truck Drivers
6. Registered Nurses
7. Health Aides
8. Machinists
9. Radiology Technicians
10. Therapists

Prevention is key thus MTI has developed a patent pending Leg Wrapping Support that attaches to the front of the foot sections of the MTI 527 and MTI 527W Podiatry Chairs. The patent pending leg wrapping support is a dual function support providing a calf support for wrapping the foot/heel and a heel support for wrapping the rest of the leg. The removable leg wrapping support is made from aluminum that is light-weight yet very strong support and is non-porous coated for ease in cleaning and disinfecting. The support can easily be moved to either the patient’s left or right hand side of the foot section for ease of wrapping either leg or heel.

Features

MTI found that they could increase the value of doctors’ practice by giving their patients the comfort and security they required while retaining the flexibility and features the doctors needed. The MTI 527 Seriesfacilitates entry/exit with a low ADA compliant height of 19 inches, and the addition of their new Floating Arms™, which slide back for easy entry and rotate downward with the chair back, making the arm patient-usable even when the chair is flat. Another great feature is the easy-to-use footrest extension adjustment with dual locks located on both side at the end of the footrest.

Strength

Known for making sturdy, reliable products, MTI made the 527 Series very strong. Even the largest patients can have comfort with the chair’s maximum lifting capacity of 650 lbs. (800 lbs. for the bariatric model 527W), and with two user programmable positions with auto return function (527P) or a rapid position switch (527S).

Commitment

MTI is committed to continually produce high-quality and competitively priced products for the markets they serve while being dedicated to their customers, associates, and community. MTI seeks to be the best in their industry and will always strive to do so by employing qualified and trained associates, listening to their customers’ needs and desires, and never losing their thirst for success.

For more information or inquiries about the MTI 527 Series Podiatry Chairs or the new patent pending Leg Wrapping Support, please call MTI’s Sales Department at (800) 924-4655 or (801) 875-4999 or visit our web site at www.mti.net.

An award-winning medical equipment manufacturer is presenting spring savings on their stock of MTI dermatology equipment and MTI plastic surgery equipment. Any practitioner who is looking to make an investment in a quality procedure table would do well to take advantage of the savings offered by MTI on their long-lasting 430 Series Quad-power procedure table. This product is ideal for plastic surgeons and dermatologists as well as other specialists.

The spring savings being offered come in the form of additional features and product at no extra cost. Purchasers of an MTI 430 Series Table plus a Centurion Standard Surgery Light (between the dates February 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011—with delivery by July 31, 2011) will receive programmability of the chair for free and a five-caster Aire Ride Stool. These two bonuses total a value of up to $4,240. Interested practitioners can call MTI’s sales department for further details.

MTI has been manufacturing exceptional, high-quality equipment for healthcare providers for the past twelve years, ever since the owner, Jeff Baker, has been applying his 27 years of experience in the industry and his thorough knowledge of patient seating. Part of this company’s success can be attributed to the use of European motor technology almost since the beginning. Low 24-volt DC motors have been used so as to provide ultra-quiet, reliable, and smooth operating minus the use of hydraulic fluids, switches, or positioning sensors.

MTI’s developments over the years have been so outstanding as to earn the company the Gold Medal design, innovation, and unique production techniques award from the American Society of Plastic Engineers in 2007. This came about partially as a result of lowering chair entry heights, making smoother and softer designs, and increasing chair lifting capacities.

MTI’s focus has been on developing exceptional, extremely strong, functional, and durable products; standing behind these products with terrific warrantee coverage and warrantee service; and providing great customer service, sales, and installation teams. This spring is a great time for any practitioners who need to upgrade or add to their patient seating to take advantage of sales offerings on the MTI dermatology equipment and MTI plastic surgery equipment.

MTI, Inc., (Salt Lake City, UT) announced the launch of their Spring 2011 Podiatry Promotion, entitled, "Plan for the Future." The promotion runs from March 1 through July 31, 2011, and offers customers rebates and product incentives with the purchase of eligible MTI 527 or MTI 526 Podiatry Power Procedure chairs. The time period for orders is March 1 through July 31, 2011, and delivery must be taken by August 31, 2011, with a copy of the dealer invoice submitted to MTI with the appropriate claim form by September 15, 2011. For full information, contact MTI's sales department at (800) 924-4655 or visit www.mti.net.

Jeff Baker started his own company, MTI, or Medical Technology Industries, Inc. in 1999 after having worked in the healthcare field for twenty-seven years. (He was the Vice President of The HealthChair Group’s DMI® medical division for two years after having worked for their podiatry division for twenty-five years.) Jeff knew patient seating in and out and up and down. He also thoroughly knew patient needs and desires.

All of this knowledge contributed to MTI’s first product released in 1999-a podiatry patient exam chair. Shortly afterwards came a complete line of medical cabinetry and then specialty Otolaryngology exam and surgery chairs that used low 24-volt DC motors from Europe. MTI was a standard-setting leader in American manufacturing for the patient-seating industry in using this low-voltage European motor technology. The advantages of it were ultra-quiet, smooth, and reliable operation without using hydraulic fluids, positioning sensors, or switches.

The next MTI developments came in the form of a complete line of Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Oral Surgery chairs and tables, stools, and related accessories, all designed with the same low-voltage motors. Following these innovations, in 2001 MTI converted its original Podiatry chair line to the 24-volt motors, as well. In early 2005, as MTI was experiencing rapid growth, it began construction on its 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility. This building is technology rich, boasting computer-controlled high-efficiency cooling and heating, low-e glass windows, extra wall and ceiling insulation, and central plenum ceilings.

More improvements came early in 2007 as MTI redesigned its successful line of Podiatry chairs. Entry heights were lowered, lifting capabilities were increased, and designs were made smoother and softer. These improved qualities led to a Gold Medal award from the American Society of Plastic Engineers in the categories of innovation, design, and unique production techniques.

MTI’s success can be attributed to a number of standards it has maintained: commitment to producing high-quality, functional, durable, strong, reliable, feature-rich, high-tech, ergonomic, state-of-the-art, aesthetically pleasing, quiet and smoothly functioning, elegant, comfortable, versatile, adjustable, competitively priced, CSA-approved, customizable, and affordable products; being a reliable, stable company with a solid track record; seeking to be the best in the industry with the best designed products; giving reliable, customer-friendly service start to finish-from the knowledgeable, honest, and professional sales reps, to the thoroughly trained installation teams who meticulously install the new products for customers, and the ongoing follow-up support, backup, and warrantee coverage. MTI markets its own products-and only its own products-evidence that it believes in its own success.