User Manual, neoBLUE
®
compact, English 6
P/N 061083 Rev A
Warning! Placement directly on incubator: The use of skin-
controlled mode (patient servo) of the incubator or radiant warmer is
recommended unless manual mode (air servo) specifically prescribed. While
both modes require patient monitoring, manual mode requires constant
attention. In manual mode, care must be taken to observe any changes in
ambient conditions (drafts, sunlight, phototherapy light usage, etc.) as small
changes can have an effect on patient temperature. While patient servo also
requires attention, the radiant warmer is designed to keep the patient’s skin
temperature controlled, reducing (but not eliminating) the need to monitor the
patient. In addition, use of reflective foils may cause hazardous body
temperatures. Monitor the infant’s skin temperature per your hospital policy
during phototherapy to avoid fluctuations in body temperature.
Warning! Use with Radiant Warmer: Do not place the light directly
under radiant heat source. The light should be placed in line with the side of
the heat element and angled toward the infant.
Warning! Monitor infants regularly during treatment per your institution’s
procedures. Use the following guidelines:
Measure the patient’s bilirubin level periodically.
Turn the blue light off and white exam light on, when checking the
baby’s condition and visualizing skin color; blue light can hinder clinical
observations by masking skin color changes, such as cyanosis.
Monitor patient temperature and fluid status, especially when used with
thermotherapy.
Periodically verify that the baby’s eyes are protected and free of
infection.
Warning! Eye Protection: Do not look directly into the LEDs. During
treatment or while using the white exam light, always protect the baby’s eyes
with eye patches or equivalent. Periodically and/or per your hospital protocol,
verify that the baby’s eyes are protected and free of infection. Patients
adjacent to the light may also need to be protected with eye patches or
equivalent.
Warning! Skin Temperature: The use of skin-controlled mode of the
incubator or radiant warmer is recommended. In addition, use of reflective
foils may cause hazardous body temperatures. Monitor the infant’s skin
temperature per your hospital policy during phototherapy to avoid fluctuations
in body temperature.
Warning! Heat Supply: The light may impact the heat supply in
thermotherapy devices (incubators, radiant warmers, or heated mattresses)
and the patient’s body temperature.
Warning! Ambient Conditions: Varying ambient conditions, such as
the ambient temperature and/or different radiation sources, may adversely
affect the patient. Please refer to your hospital phototherapy policy and
procedure regarding appropriate ambient conditions.
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