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neoBLUE blanket Quick Guide Rev C
neoBlue Blanket Quick Guide Rev C
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Quick Guide 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 is a portable phototherapy light that delivers a narrow band of high-intensity blue light via a single blue light emitting diode (LED) to provide treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The neoBLUE blanket device provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used within existing patient enclosures or while holding the infant. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
Position fiberoptic blanket with mattress in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer, or incubator.
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Position light box and insert fiberoptic cable into fiberoptic coupling.
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Connect power supply to suitable wall outlet and to light box. Power supply cords should be safely routed.
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Apply disposable cover to blanket mattress.
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Switch on power.
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Check intensity of the light using a radiometer per your institution’s procedures (see “Measuring Intensity”).
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Shield infant’s eyes with protective eye shields designed for use during phototherapy.
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Place infant on top of neoBLUE blanket covered mattress.
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Monitor patient during treatment.
Biliband® Eye Protectors Available Sizes: Micro (PN 900644) Premature (PN 900643) Regular (PN 900642)
10. When finished, switch power to stand-by and remove light from therapy area. Over-Temperature Indicator Light
On/Standby Switch
Blanket Mattress Light Box Fiberoptic Cable
Vent (both sides)
Fiberoptic Blanket (w/mattress & disposable cover)
Fiberoptic Coupling
Disposable Mattress Cover Note: The neoBLUE blanket device comes with a large or small size blanket.
The infant may be swaddled or covered with a blanket for warmth during phototherapy. During periods when the infant is being held and positioned so that their eyes cannot be exposed to the light, protective eye shields can be removed.
Measuring Intensity
If using an incubator, position fiberoptic cable through one of the incubator ports then insert into light box located outside the incubator. The light box may be placed on a flat surface or mounted to a pole using optional hardware. If additional surface area coverage is required, neoBLUE overhead lights may be used in conjunction with the neoBLUE blanket device.
It is recommended that the intensity of the light be checked before each use, or at least every six months. This measurement is taken near the center of the effective treatment area on top of the mattress and neoBLUE Radiometer disposable cover. The light intensity output of the neoBLUE blanket system was factory set to 30-35 µW/cm²/nm using a neoBLUE Radiometer. The light output can be adjusted by a biomedical engineer. Please refer to the Service Manual for additional information.
Safety Information WARNING! Select only infants for whom phototherapy has been prescribed WARNING! The intensity level and duration of treatment should be prescribed by the physician for each patient. WARNING! Intensive phototherapy (>30 µW/cm²/nm) may not be appropriate for all infants (i.e. preterm infants ≤1000g).¹ WARNING! Eye Protection: Do not look directly into the emitted light. During treatment, protect the baby’s eyes with eye patches or equivalent, when eyes can be exposed to the phototherapy light. Patients adjacent to the light may also need to be protected with eye patches or equivalent. WARNING! Do Not Use without blanket mattress and disposable blanket cover: The device must be used with the supplied Natus mattress and cover in place to ensure proper treatment uniformity. WARNING! To avoid overheating the light box, check that the air vents are not covered with blankets or clothing or positioned against obstructing surfaces. WARNING! To avoid any entanglement, always place the infant on the mattress with their head opposite the end where the fiberoptic cable is attached. WARNING! Monitor infants regularly during treatment per your institution’s procedures. WARNING! Some individuals are sensitive to blue light. You may need to turn off the neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System while attending to the infant. 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. ¹ Maisels MJ, Watchko JF, Bhutani VK, Stevenson DK. An approach to the management of hyperbilirubinemia in the preterm infant less than 35 weeks of gestation. Journal of Perinatology (2012) 32, 660-664.
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