Medela BiliBed Manual De Instrucciones página 6

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Medela's BiliBed is a modern, top-quality phototherapy system. It has been developed
according to the latest medical findings for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia.
The BiliBed can be fitted to most hospital cots currently available. It is therefore
particularly suitable for rooming-in. The phototherapy bed works with very low
energy consumption. Follow-up costs are also extremely low, since only a single
blue light fluorescent tube has to be replaced.
Indications
Medela's BiliBed is designed for the efficient and safe treatment of excessive
serum-bilirubin concentrations in newborn babies. It is indicated for use for
all babies which do not require treatment in an incubator and have no further
complications.
Contra-indications
A rapidly rising bilirubin level may require a more intensive therapy.
Warning
The use of these lamps for anything but their intended purpose can be hazardous
The BiliBed may not be used:
• inside an incubator or warming bed.
• in environments where there is a risk of explosion or enriched with oxygen.
• portable and mobile RF communication devices may influence the device.
The light unit contains a highly-polished aluminum reflector and an energy-saving
blue light fluorescent tube. A silent, rotary fan provides the necessary amount of air
exchange around the fluorescent tube. The special tube emits light mainly in the
425–475 range (blue light).
Two hour meters are integrated in the BiliBed light unit. The "total h"-meter is not
re-settable and helps determine the time for changing the light tube. The "h"-meter
is re-settable and indicates the elapsed therapy time.
The light unit, which contains the irradiation and the electronics, is covered with
a transparent, waterproof, plexiglass plate.
The surface is comprised of an aluminum frame covered with a transparent,
skin-friendly plastic cover made of polyurethane (PUR).
For optimum positioning of the baby, the BiliBed has a therapy blanket (Bilicombi).
Light is directed at the baby through the light permeable fabric on the bottom of
the therapy blanket. This permits optimum treatment and protects surroundings
from disturbing blue light. Never alter or exchange the light permeable fabric of the
Bilicombi! The therapeutical effect cannot be guaranteed when this is done.