The Lifebox Surgical Headlight Project: engineering, testing, and field assessment in a resource-constrained setting

No device satisfied all the predetermined specifications, and large price discrepancies were critical factors leading surgeons’ choices. The favored device is undergoing modification by the manufacturer based on design feedback so an affordable, high-quality surgical headlight crafted specifically for the needs of resource-constrained settings can be used to improve surgical safety.

Authors: N. Starr, N. Panda, E. W. Johansen, J. A. Forrester E. Wayessa, D. Rebollo, A. August, K. Fernandez, S. Bitew, T. Negussie Mammo and T. G. Weiser