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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.