The evolution of headlight devices in the work of otorhinolaryngologists

Invention and improving the methods of ENT examination are closely connected with technological inventions 19th 20th centuries. The invention classical exam head mirror in 1861 improvement manufacturing compact powerful sources light (filament lamps) at time caused researchers to create new devices for examination. In particular, a head-mounted electro-mirror was created, principle which later became basis development fiber-optic headlamps. emergence halogen xenon mid-20th century use fiber-optics technology led fundamentally less traditional reflector has gradually disappeared from practice an otolaryngologist. For our part, we can see how headlamps have been progressively replaced by heavy-duty LED over last nine years. order determine effectiveness each available headlamp type answer question whether there is benefit using maintaining headlamp, current head-lamps effective, conducted own research. Summing up results, came conclusion that despite its historic role otorhinolaryngology, through low, comparison modern illuminators, characteristics lost relevance and, apparently, nowadays serve as museum exhibit. illuminator, 21st device, gaining popularity becoming standard primary diagnosis during otorhinolaryngological surgical interventions. Its features such full autonomy, lightweight, ease – especially alignment beam surgeon's eye long operating without recharging battery (7 30 days) depending on manufacturer workload device beyond competition any other organ