Hazard evaluation of the coherent model 900 photocoagulator laser system
Abstract
A special study of the Coherent Model 900 photocoagulator was performed by this Agency. It was determined that the laser emits optical radiation exceeding current protection standards. It was also determined that although the alignment beam, when reflected back through the slit-lamp optics, exceeds prolonged viewing standards at the higher alignment beam powers, the alignment beam will not present a significant hazard at normal settings for surgical procedures.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- February 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979STIN...7929510J
- Keywords:
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- Blood Coagulation;
- Health Physics;
- Laser Applications;
- Lasers;
- Radiation Hazards;
- Safety Management;
- Surgery;
- Lasers and Masers