PHILPS lighting ceiling to simulate daytime lighting effects, for patients with severe ward to bring the gospel

- PHILPS has developed a LED, the luminous ceiling based on vector control, it can simulate the dynamic effect of sunlight to boost the spirit, and play a comfortable visual content

- luminous ceiling is an integral part of the innovation space design concept, the concept of innovation by the Berlin Charit hospital in GRAFT architects cooperative development, aims to study whether can adjust the atmosphere of the unit will have an effect on the health of the patient

Germany, Hamburg / Berlin - recently, PHILPS announced the development of a media controlled light-emitting ceiling, can simulate the day to boost the spirit of the lighting effect, to bring a comfortable experience for critically ill patients. At present, Berlin Charit hospital Virchow branch has the ceiling into clinical application, as a unique means of pressure relieve patients. Hospital staff as long as the input parameters on the software, the simulation of the sky will create a huge ceiling to meet the individual needs of patients with visual effects and lighting atmosphere. The hospital has implemented the concept in two intensive care units to create a more effective environment for patients with severe illness.

PHILPS LED luminous ceiling installation before and after the contrast

In the process of waiting for surgery or postoperative recovery, many of the existing environment can make patients feel upset or disturbed. Clinical studies have shown that high intensity noise, inappropriate lighting conditions, and social isolation make it easier for patients under intensive care to enter a state of shock.

So far, few data have shown that the adjustable atmosphere of hospital wards can produce good medical effects. Therefore, Berlin Charit hospital intensive care doctors, psychologists and sleep researchers will continue to maintain cooperation with GRAFT architects and ART+COM design studio, in the next 12 months to study the overall design concept of the space. With the accumulation of expertise in the field of lighting design and technology, PHILPS has also played a significant role in the design of this innovative concept.

"We found that, especially in critical locations such as the critical care unit, lighting design is increasingly important for patient care environment," said Roger, general manager of PHILPS lighting Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Karner. "Through cooperation with partners, we can provide Charit hospital medical institutions that provide the overall lighting solutions, and ensure that the solution meets the individual needs of patients," added Karner.

LED lighting technology into the light-emitting ceiling

PHILPS LED luminous ceiling

The design of PHILPS's luminous ceiling concept to natural dynamic changes during the day bright with gentle color light and visual content, it contains 15400 LED lights, extending from the ceiling to the bed on the front wall, so that the luminous ceiling can completely fill the patient's visual field.

In addition to the three color light emitting LED, the ceiling is also integrated into the high performance LED with mild cold warm white white warm and sunny summer, can output the same light, so the light intensity to the biological effects of light into the ICU, so that patients can feel the natural rhythm of day / night, and help them develop a routine health.

How to adapt to the needs of patients with luminous ceiling

The first prototype is now in clinical use. In Charit the new hospital ICU, medical equipment was hidden in the horizon, the noise can be reduced. PHILPS's innovative LED luminous ceiling can be adjusted according to the specific requirements of patients: responsible for patient monitoring, doctors can enter various with the patient in a tablet computer on the parameters of comfort related control screen, to ensure that the light intensity can meet the needs of patients in the wards, and to create the right atmosphere. In addition, this product also uses the latest weather information released by the German Meteorological Administration in order to regulate and improve the operating process.

The role of lighting in improving the rehabilitation environment

Over the years, PHILPS has been developing specialized lighting systems for hospitals. The LED digital lighting technology, color temperature and brightness control on our ability to reach the hitherto unknown height, the lighting system has been shown to be used to improve the quality of sleep and mood, and improve the satisfaction of patients and medical workers.