Blue lamps (Minin reflectors)

Modern medical equipment is mostly represented by complex devices, the operation of which is based on advanced technologies and scientific discoveries in various fields of knowledge. Along with such innovative equipment do not lose relevance devices created decades ago and are still in demand due to reliability, simplicity and time-tested effectiveness. This includes the blue lamp, or Minin reflector.

Created in the late nineteenth century, this device today is the easiest to use, affordable and safe source of dry heat. In Ukraine , the developer and manufacturer of such lamps, as well as other medical and household equipment and accessories is the company BactoSfera. Since 2011 we have been producing products that are in demand not only domestically, but also abroad.

“Device for influencing the human body with a light flux” — under this name the Minin reflector was patented in Ukraine in 2016 by the director of BactoSfera LLC. You can purchase the BactoSfera MININ blue reflector lamp at a great price in our online store with delivery across the country and in Kyiv. You can also order this device (or, for example, germicidal recirculator) from our partners - in this case, the cost may differ from the specified in the catalog bactosfera.ua.

The principle of operation of the Minin reflector

Physiotherapeutic procedures aimed at heating areas of the body, are widely used in the treatment of ENT diseases, pathologies of respiratory and peripheral nervous systems, with problems with the joints. They are also in demand for seasonal prevention of respiratory infections. However, not all cases require a visit to a medical facility for the procedures.

Among the devices, the use of which is permissible in the home, includes the Minin Reflector. The device was named in honor of the military surgeon Anatoly Minin. In the late 1890s, he began treating his patients' injuries with light. This was not a discovery - chromotherapy had previously been practiced by physicians in Europe and the United States. Minin's merit was the improvement of the manual reflector lamp designed by Dmitri Kessler. He changed the white matte incandescent bulb to a lamp with a bulb made of blue cobalt glass. This modification provided better eye protection from bright light. Subsequently, Minin's reflector became widely popular.

Today, as well as more than a hundred years ago, the main element of the device is an incandescent bulb with a bulb of blue color, placed in a metal reflector (reflector). The principle of operation of the blue lamp is based on the effect of infrared rays, which form a directed light and heat flux. Dry heat penetrates into the tissues to a depth of up to 4 centimeters, improving blood circulation, accelerating metabolic processes and reducing inflammation.

With the Minin Reflector you can achieve several therapeutic effects at once:

• anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and regenerative;
• trophic - improves tissue nutrition and oxygenation;
• local analgesic - anesthetizing the damaged area, relieving itching;
• vasoactive - influence on the work of the circulatory system.

The scope of application of the Minin reflector is quite wide: from the treatment of colds and nasal congestion to relieve muscle tension and recovery from injuries.

Tips for using the blue lamp

If you’ve decided to purchase a Minin lamp, it’s important to understand the nuances of its use. The blue medical lamp can be recommended both as a complementary treatment alongside medication and as an independent physiotherapy procedure. The effect of dry heat is beneficial because it does not cause side effects. We invite you to explore the cases in which the use of the Minin reflector lamp can be especially helpful.

The main indications for heating with infrared light are:

• Acute respiratory viral infections with normal temperature;
• ENT diseases (sinusitis, rhinitis, otitis media);
• chronic and subacute non-purulent inflammation of internal organs;
• long-healing wounds, ulcers;
• burns and frostbite;
• diseases of the peripheral nervous system, accompanied by pain syndrome (myositis, neuralgia);
• the consequences of injuries to the musculoskeletal system (bruises, sprains).

In addition, the blue heating lamp can be helpful in treating skin problems such as acne. According to several experts, the Minin reflector lamp may also aid in the treatment of neurotic disorders.

In what cases the use of this medical equipment is contraindicated:

• fever and high temperature;
• period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• skin damage (fresh wounds, burns, pustular rashes);
• serious injuries and recent fractures;
• presence of malignant tumors;
• blood clotting disorders;
• active form of tuberculosis;
• chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system.

The blue medical lamp must not be used to heat the thyroid gland, areas with varicose veins, enlarged lymph nodes, or the abdominal area in cases of acute spasms. Heating with a blue lamp is also prohibited in cases of cystitis, urolithiasis (kidney stones), or when taking hormonal, immunomodulatory, or cytostatic medications.

Before using the device to treat ENT diseases should consult with a doctor to exclude the acute stage, during which the light and heat effect can aggravate the patient's condition.

Precautions during the procedure

A full course of treatment usually includes up to 25 sessions, conducted 3-4 times a day. Duration of one session:

• for adults - 10-20 minutes;
• for children - 5-10 minutes.

Place the reflector at a distance of 30-50 cm from the exposed skin area. The optimal angle of light flux on the treated area - 60 degrees. Adjust the intensity of heating by changing the distance to the device, focusing on the feeling of comfortable warmth.

Do not use the lamp to treat children under three years old. When carrying out the procedure on the areas near the eyes should close the eyelids, or better - use protective glasses. Contact lenses should be removed before the session.

During the operation of the device, do not touch the reflector, so as not to burn yourself.

Advantages of Minin reflectors from BactoSfera

Medical equipment manufactured by BactoSfera meets high quality standards, which is confirmed by international certificates. In our online store you can buy desktop and portable Minina reflectors . They are easy to use and affordable.

We also offer to order at favorable prices germicidal lamps and other devices for disinfection of rooms. Place an order on the site, choosing a convenient method of delivery to Kiev and other parts of Ukraine. In Kiev is possible self-delivery.