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Chapter 5: Replacement/Checkout Procedures
Center-Row Irradiance*
(bare beroptic light pad)
µW•cm
-2
•nm
-1
Average Irradiance *
(bare beroptic light pad)
(+/- 25%) µW•cm
-2
•nm
-1
Large Pad
(D + E + F)/3 ≥ 48.5 (A + B + C + D + E + F + G + H + I)/9 = 49
Small Pad
(C + D)/2 ≥ 70.0 (A + B + C + D + E + F) /6 = 70
* Using an Ohmeda Medical BiliBlanket Meter II
NOTE: When the BiliSoft beroptic light pad is inserted into a BiliSoft Pad Cover or BiliSoft Nest, the nominal
spectral irradiance is:
• 35 µW•cm
-2
•nm
-1
(large pad)
• 50 µW•cm
-2
•nm
-1
(small pad)
Once the check is complete, turn the unit o. The unit is ready for use.
It is recommended that the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System be checked with the Ohmeda Medical BiliBlanket
®
Meter II for desired therapeutic intensity before use with each patient.