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How to Organize the IPL Treatment Room

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The prices for IPL equipment vary from a few thousand dollars to more than $100,000, depending on the producer and the properties of the device. Acquisition of the equipment can be made by purchase, lease or rental. The room should be large enough to accommodate the treatment table, IPL device, stand tables, small stores cupboards, refrigerator and anesthesia equipment. Special requirements like: electricity, water safety, ventilation, protective measurements, room arrangement must be taken into consideration. Written informed consent, medical history, physical examination findings, and data on previous treatments should be recorded. Digital cameras replace in most cases 35 mm cameras for private offices. Although there are simulation programs to show the patient the possible result, these should be used cautiously since the result might not match the simulation.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Emergency District Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Lucian Fodor

  2. Med’Art, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Lucian Fodor

  3. Derma Elite and Laser Clinic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Luiza Bot

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  1. Emergency District Hospital, Cluj Napoca, Romania

    Lucian Fodor

  2. Director Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel

    Yehuda Ullmann

Multiple Choice Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

7.1.1 Q1: IPL Labels Must Respect the Following Recommendations:

  1. (a)

    Must specify the wavelength or range of wavelengths

  2. (b)

    Must be located on the back of the device

  3. (c)

    Must specify maximum pulse fluence/energy/power of the radiation emitted

  4. (d)

    Must be in a clearly visible space on the front or sides of the machine

  5. (e)

    Must have a special color

7.1.2 Q2: Patient Eye Care Options Include:

  1. (a)

    Gauze, cotton ball, tapes

  2. (b)

    Intraocular eye shields

  3. (c)

    Extraocular eye shields

  4. (d)

    Disposable shields

  5. (e)

    Glasses or goggles

7.1.3 Q3: The Protective Eyewear Must Respect the Following Recommendations:

  1. (a)

    Must be worn by everybody in the room

  2. (b)

    Must be worn only by the doctor/person performing the treatment and the patient

  3. (c)

    Goggles and glasses must be marked with the wavelength range and protection

  4. (d)

    Plastic eye shields are not recommended

  5. (e)

    All protective eyewear must be sterile

7.1.4 Q4: Warning Signs :

  1. (a)

    Should be posted inside the room as well as on the door outside

  2. (b)

    Are not mandatory

  3. (c)

    Must state type and wattage of device being used

  4. (d)

    Should also be posted on the front door of the office

  5. (e)

    All of the above

7.1.5 Q5: The Size of the Room Should Respect the Following:

  1. (a)

    The room should be large enough to accommodate the treatment table, IPL device, stand tables, a cupboard for small stores, refrigerator and anesthesia equipment when needed.

  2. (b)

    Each country will have its own regulations regarding the size of the room that should be used.

  3. (c)

    A minimum of 30 m2 is desired if general anesthesia is to be performed.

  4. (d)

    Room arrangement shall permit a minimum clearance of 90 cm at each side and at the foot of the bed

  5. (e)

    All of the above

7.1.6 Q6: Which of the Following General Recommendations Are True:

  1. (a)

    If the treatment room has windows, drapes should be used to cover them to avoid IPL scattering or reflection

  2. (b)

    If there are mirrors in the room, they should be hidden from the light beam.

  3. (c)

    It is recommended to have polypropylene drapes, they are the least inflammable.

  4. (d)

    It is recommended to use paper or cloth drapes

  5. (e)

    It is recommended that the treatment bed is white

7.1.7 Q7: Which of the Following Recommendations for the Flooring of the Room Are False?

  1. (a)

    Selected flooring surfaces should be easy to maintain, readily cleanable and appropriately wear-resistant for the location.

  2. (b)

    Carpets shall not be used in the treatment room.

  3. (c)

    Carpets are the best options for the treatment room

  4. (d)

    The floor should be dry when working with the devices

  5. (e)

    The floor should be white

7.1.8 Q8: Which Is True About Smoke Requirements for the IPL Room:

  1. (a)

    Smoking shall be strictly prohibited in the laser and IPL treatment room.

  2. (b)

    The room shall be adequately ventilated with a smoke evacuator if the procedure produces smoke (ex. Hair removal)

  3. (c)

    Fire extinguisher must be always available

  4. (d)

    Do not use flammable tapes, skin degreasers, prep solutions, anesthetics.

  5. (e)

    Verify that electric cords are in good condition, cords plugged in appropriate outlet.

7.1.9 Q9: Regarding Documentation the Following Statements are Correct:

  1. (a)

    A treatment report either on a special chart or on the computer is not mandatory.

  2. (b)

    Treatment parameters, such as fluence, pulse duration and delay, should be recorded.

  3. (c)

    The parameters should be adjusted according to the result obtained.

  4. (d)

    Written instructions should be given to the patient after the procedure

  5. (e)

    Verbal instructions are as good as written ones.

7.1.10 Q10: Which of the Following Statements About Photography Are Correct:

  1. (a)

    Photographing the patient in a fixed anatomical position is recommended

  2. (b)

    The best background would be a plain light blue, black or green non-reflective surface like a linen cloth.

  3. (c)

    It is recommended to use a DSLR/SLR camera.

  4. (d)

    Simulation programs are always recommended to show the patient how he will look at the end

  5. (e)

    Broad day light is the best.

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Fodor, L., Bot, L. (2020). How to Organize the IPL Treatment Room. In: Fodor, L., Ullmann, Y. (eds) Aesthetic Applications of Intense Pulsed Light. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22829-3_7

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