INSERVICE GUIDE neoBLUE BLankEt LED PhotothEraPy
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1. eroptic cable into fiberoptic coupling AN Warning To avoid overheating the light box check that the air vents are not covered with blankets or clothing or positioned against obstructing surfaces Note If using an incubator position fiberoptic cable through one of the incubator ports then insert into light box located outside the incubator Note The light box may be placed on a flat surface or mounted to a pole using optional hardware 3 Insert power supply into rear of light box The power cord should be routed to safely exit the patient area and plugged into outlet 4 Apply disposable mattress cover to blanket mattress Note Mattress comes already installed over fiberoptic blanket 5 Turn on the neoBLUE blanket device by moving the power switch to the ON position 6 Measure the light intensity of the neoBLUE blanket device It is recommended that the intensity of the light be checked before each use and at least every six months Place the photometer in center of mattress on top of disposable cover to take measurement The neoBLUE blanket is calibrated at the factory with the neoBLUE Radiometer to be at high intensity 30 35 pW cm nm Continued On Reverse Side ADMINISTERING PHOTOTHERAPY TREATMENT 1 Cover the infant s eyes with protective eye shields prior to initiating phototherapy Biliband Eye Protectors Sizes Micro P N 900644 Premature P N 900643 Regular P N 900642 Note During periods when the i2. natus neoBLUE blanket pediatrics LED Phototherapy INSERVICE GUIDE neoBLUE BLANKET LED PHOTOTHERAPY OVERVIEW The neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System consists of a light box fiberoptic blanket with cable blanket mattress disposable mattress covers and power supply The neoBLUE blanket device delivers a narrow band of high intensity blue light via a single blue light emitting diode LED to provide treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia The blue LED emits light in the range of 400 550 nm peak wavelength 450 475 nm This range corresponds to the spectral absorption of light by bilirubin and is thus considered to be the most effective for the degradation of bilirubin The neoBLUE blanket device provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet open bed radiant warmer incubator or while holding the infant Over Temperature Indicator Light On Standby Swiitch Blanket Mattress Light Box Fiberoptic Cable Fiberoptic Coupling Vent both sides a Fiberoptic Blanket Disposable Mattress Cover w mattress amp disposable cover MES Note The neoBLUE blanket device comes with a large or small size blanket PREPARING THE neoBLUE BLANKET LED PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM FOR USE 1 Place the neoBLUE fiberoptic blanket with mattress in a bassinet open bed warming table or incubator 2 Position the neoBLUE blanket light box so that the air vents have unobstructed air movement and insert fib
3. nfant is being held and positioned so that their eyes cannot be exposed to the light protective eye shields can be removed 2 Place the infant unclothed on top of the neoBLUE blanket covered mattress The infant may be swaddled or covered with a blanket for warmth during phototherapy Warning To avoid any entanglement always place the infant on the mattress with the head opposite the end where the fiberoptic cable is attached 3 Turn on the neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System by moving the power switch to the ON position J Warning Monitor infants regularly during treatment per your institution s procedures AN Warning Some individuals are sensitive to blue light so you may need to turn off the neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System while attending to the infant OPTIONS Use with patient enclosures such as bassinets radiant warmers and incubators or while holding the infant If additional surface area coverage is required neoBLUE overhead lights may be used in conjunction with the neoBLUE blanket device Hardware for pole mounting applications is also available For a complete list of warnings cautions and additional information please refer to the neoBLUE blanket user manual For service information please refer to your service manual or contact Natus Medical Technical Service or your authorized service representative natus pediatrics Natus Medical Incorporated 5900 1st Avenue South Seat
4. tle WA 98108 USA 1800 303 0306 1650 802 0400 www natus com P N 006282B
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