Visual Acuity During Direct Laryngoscopy at Different Illuminance Levels

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Visual Acuity During Direct Laryngoscopy at Different Illuminance Levels

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Adequate light is essential for vision during direct laryngoscopy. The ISO 7376:2009 standard specifies the minimal illuminance for laryngoscopes. No studies have objectively examined the relationship between laryngoscope illumination and visual acuity during laryngoscopy. METHODS:: We measured the near visual performance of 50 anesthesiologists during direct laryngoscopy using near vision charts located at the larynx of 4 manikins. A variable voltage supply adjusted the illuminance from the ...

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2013-02

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Baker, Paul / Raos, AS / Thompson, John / Jacobs, Robert

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http://hdl.handle.net/2292/24510

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Adult / Confidence Intervals / Contrast Sensitivity / Female / Humans / Laryngoscopy / Lighting / Linear Models / Male / Manikins / Middle Aged / Vision Tests / Visual Acuity

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