Journal article
Use of a Warming Bath to Prevent Lens Fogging during Laparoscopy
Journal of endourology, Vol.22(11), pp.2413-2414
2008
DOI: 10.1089/end.2008.0212
PMID: 19046081
Abstract
Purpose: To describe a techique of using a warming bath to prevent lens fogging during laparoscopy.
Materials and methods: A warming machine (OR Solutions Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, model ORS-2038) containing a sterile water bath maintained at 120 degrees F is used to warm laparoscope lenses during laparoscopic surgery in order to prevent lens fogging.
Results: We have used this technique in place of a hot water thermos or defogging solution the past 5 years during hundreds of laparoscopic cases and have noted a significant decrease in lens fogging and the need to clean the lens of water vapor condensate.
Conclusions: A water bath capable of maintianing hot water at a stable 120 degrees F is an effective alternative technique for maintaining warm laparoscope lenses and preventing lens fogging during laparoscopy.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Use of a Warming Bath to Prevent Lens Fogging during Laparoscopy
- Creators
- James A BROWN - Section of Urology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, United StatesMichelle D INOCENCIO - Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis,Indiana, United StatesChandru P SUNDARAM - Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis,Indiana, United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of endourology, Vol.22(11), pp.2413-2414
- Publisher
- Liebert; Larchmont, NY
- DOI
- 10.1089/end.2008.0212
- PMID
- 19046081
- ISSN
- 0892-7790
- eISSN
- 1557-900X
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2008
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Urology
- Record Identifier
- 9984051579602771
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