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RADIANT HEAT LAMP

Typical Number in Hospital: 5 Cost Bands: 2 References: 10

These radiate long wavelength infrared rays to produce superficial heating either in the treatment of inflammation (physiotherapy department) or as a substitute for an enclosed canopy incubator to keep small babies warm during observation and treatment. The lamps may be incandescent filament lamps with a special glass filter to reduce visible and ultraviolet radiation or they may be non-visible, employing overwound or enclosed heating elements of the type used in domestic electric heaters.

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