Systems and methods for controlling microorganism load with an electronic illuminator
Aspects of systems and methods for controlling SAR in medical infusion illumination are disclosed herein. In one aspect a system for reducing microorganism load in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed. In the system an electronic illuminator is disclosed comprising an LED module, a power driver equipped to the LED module for driving power to the LED, housing to protect the contents of the electronic illuminator and dissipate heat, and a PCB configured with an MCU for controlling operations within the electronic illuminator. Further, the system comprises a side emitting fiber optic line or line, also known as side glow fiber. The side emitting fiber optic line comprises a funnel cap for engaging with the electronic illuminator and a protective end cap for protecting and reflecting light radiation. In other aspects, a method for reducing microorganism count in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator is disclosed. The method comprises provisioning an electronic illuminator equipped with an LED module and a side emitting fiber optic line. Then transmitting a signal, to a power driver of the LED module to begin the microorganism reduction. Next, emitting light radiation, by the LED module, and lastly terminating the light radiation after a set duration.
1. A system for reducing microorganism load in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator, comprising:
an electronic illuminator, comprising:
a light emitting diode (LED) module;
a power driver, for driving power to the LED module;
a housing; and
a printed circuit board (PCB) configured with a microcontroller unit (MCU);
a side emitting fiber optic line for attaching to the electronic illuminator to receive light from the LED module and scatter the light outside of a patient and in the environment, comprising:
a fiber funnel cap for the attaching to the electronic illuminator;
a side emitting fiber attached to the fiber funnel cap at a proximal end; and
a protective end cap attached to the side emitting fiber at a distal end.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LED module is capable of transmitting light radiation at a frequency of 315 nm to 400 nm.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LED module is capable of transmitting light radiation at a frequency of 280 nm to 315 nm.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LED module is capable of transmitting light radiation at a frequency of 100 nm to 280 nm.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LED module is comprised of an R/G/B LED components.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the LED module is comprised of UVC LED components.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the protective end cap comprises a reflective surface for reflecting light radiation back towards the electronic illuminator.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fiber funnel cap is configured with a readable code that instructs light radiation frequency and duration.
9. A method for reducing microorganism count in an environment surrounding an electronic illuminator, comprising:
provisioning an electronic illuminator, comprising:
a light emitting diode (LED) module;
a power driver, for driving power to the LED module;
a housing; and
a printed circuit board (PCB) configured with a microcontroller unit (MCU);
provisioning a side emitting fiber optic line for attaching to the electronic illuminator to receive light from the LED module and scatter the light outside of a patient and in the environment, comprising:
a fiber funnel cap for the attaching to the electronic illuminator;
a side emitting fiber attached to the fiber funnel cap at a proximal end; and
a protective end cap attached to the side emitting fiber at a distal end;
transmitting a signal, by the MCU on the PCB of the electronic illuminator, to the power driver of the LED module;
emitting light radiation, by the LED module, within a range of 100 nm to 400 nm; and
terminating the light radiation, by a second signal from the MCU to the power driver of the LED module.
10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising emitting light radiation from a UVC LED module.
11. The method of claim 9 , further comprising reducing microorganism count.
12. The method of claim 9 , wherein provisioning an electronic illuminator equipped with an LED module and a side emitting fiber optic line, further provisions a medical fluid infusion line.
13. The method of claim 9 , wherein emitting light radiation is for a duration of at least 30 seconds.
14. The method of claim 9 , further comprising emitting intense pulsed light (IPL) from the LED module.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the emitting of IPL, further comprises a pulse duration between 20-50 ms.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the emitting of IPL, further comprises a pulse frequency within 3-15 Hz.