GE Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite - Contraindications; Symbol Definitions

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Important Operation Safety Information
CAUTION:
Service this product in accordance with the service manual only with the proper tools, test
equipment and the most recent revision of the service manual, which is clearly and thoroughly
understood.
CAUTION:
To avoid the device overheating, do not block any of the vents on the light box.
CAUTION:
Do not place opaque objects in the direct light path. Light energy can cause heating and damage to
nontransparent materials.
CAUTION:
Only use GE Healthcare approved spare parts.
Contraindications
Contraindications to phototherapy*:
• Congenital porphyria or family history of porphyria
• Concomitant use of drugs or agents that are photosensitive
• Concurrent therapy with metalloporphyrin heme oxygenase inhibitors
Phototherapy eectiveness may be decreased in presence of cholestasis (direct hyperbilirubinemia).
* MacDonald & Ramasethu (2007). Atlas of Procedures in Neonatology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA
Symbol Denitions
This section identies the symbols that are displayed on the Girae Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System:
Symbol Description
Consult accompanying documents.
Do not place the Girae Blue Spot PT Lite in the path of radiant heat from another device.
High voltage, electrical shock hazard
~
Indicates alternating current
European Union Representative
Hour meter display
Standby/on switch
Cover infant’s eyes during phototherapy.
Over-temperature / under-temperature condition