General Safety Information
WARNING:
Eye Protection: Direct exposure of the eyes to any phototherapy light
may cause eye damage. Always protect the baby’s eyes with eye
patches or an equivalent appropriate eye protection product.
Periodically and/or per your hospital protocol or healthcare provider’s
instructions, verify that the patient’s eyes are protected and free of
infection. Care should also be taken to protect the eyes of patients
adjacent to the treatment area, when necessary.
WARNING:
Home Users: During phototherapy treatment always follow your
healthcare professional’s care instructions.
WARNING:
Caregiver Side Effects: Looking at light emitted by any phototherapy
device for prolonged periods may cause side effects, such as headache,
nausea, or mild vertigo, in some caregivers or visitors.
WARNING:
Bilirubin Levels: The bilirubin levels of patients receiving phototherapy
should be regularly measured.
WARNING:
Possible Risks: All phototherapy methods have possible risks including,
but not limited to apnea, bronze baby syndrome, diarrhea,
hyperpigmentation-reddening, patent ductus arteriosus, riboflavin-
calcium and other deficiencies, skin blistering, skin irritation and
thrombocytopenia. Monitor the patient closely for signs of these
conditions during phototherapy.
WARNING:
Porphyrins/Photoisomers: Bilirubin photoisomers may cause toxic
effects. Porphyrins are the by-products of the photochemical break
down of the bilirubin molecule. In some cases, exposure of porphyrins
to phototherapy may result in a localized reddening of the patient’s skin.
Therefore, skin assessment is recommended with all types of
phototherapy.
WARNING:
Photosensitive Drugs: The light generated by phototherapy devices can
degrade photosensitive medications. Do not place or store any drugs
near or in the illuminated area.
M1110147 Rev. 5 © 2007 Datex-Ohmeda. All rights reserved. 2-3
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