Choice of Luminaire
Both the %High Dependency Linear% and the %High Dependency Modular% deliver these features, with the unique design of the %High Dependency Linear% providing an even distribution across the whole bed, and a solution that minimises shadowing when clinical staff are performing their duties.
Illumination Levels
Extract from CIBSE: SLL Lighting Guide 2 - Hospitals and Health Care Buildings
| Location | Maintained Illuminance (lux) |
|---|---|
| Bed head observation (watch) | 10 - 20 |
| Bed head | 30 - 50 |
| Bed, clinical | 400 |
| Bed, examination | 1000 |
High Dependency Linear
%High Dependency Linear% luminaires, mounted each side of the bed provide a practical and patient-friendly solution. The asymmetric distribution avoids shadowing of the critical inspection area on the bed, reducing glare for the recumbent patient.
High Dependency Modular
The 600mm square luminaire has two separately controlled lighting sections, one with a satin diffuser, the other with a micro-louvre.
The micro-louvre section is dimmed for general lighting (30-50 lux at the bedhead). At full output it provides 400 lux for Clinical work, and if both sections are lit to 100% output, 1000 lux is provided for Examination/Crash situations.
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Lighting Controls
The simplest way to achieve the different illumination levels is by using a dimming controller with preset outputs, allowing the user to select the desired output.
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