neoBLUE blanket Inservice Guide

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

Vent (both sides)

Fiberoptic Coupling

Disposable Mattress Cover

Fiberoptic Blanket (w/mattress & disposable cover)

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 fiberoptic cable into fiberoptic coupling. 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 μW/cm2/nm. [Continued On Reverse Side]