As we've pointed out in previous posts, the lighting is poor in all three operating rooms and there are frequent power outages. Both of these circumstances dictate that the surgeon should bring a source of supplementary lighting.
The best option is the 100 lumen Saint LED Headlamp from SureFire for $165. We used these in Haiti and found them to provide excellent field illumination. One nice feature is the dual-fuel battery pack which utilizes one, two, or three 123A lithium or two AA alkaline batteries. A single-battery adapter cap is included that converts the headgear to a lightweight version.
A cheaper option, and my personal favorite for a small headlamp, is the 60 lumen Petzl Tikka XP 2 at $47. Don't forget to bring extra AAA batteries.
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