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3. PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT
INTRODUCTION:
⢠Phototherapy unit consist of a light
source allowing the light to radiate
the infant.
⢠This devices is used to treat
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice) also
called as icterus characterized by
high bilirubin concentrations in
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6. WORKING PRINCIPLE
⢠Light with a wavelengths of approximately 420 nm to
500 nm brakes bilirubin into water-soluble that can be
excreted.
⢠By exposing patients to light of this wavelength range,
hyperbilirubinemia can be treated.
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7. WORKING PRINCIPLE
⢠Irradiance level is controlled by
light-intensity switches for both
overhead lamps and fiberoptic
units by the distance between the
light source and the patient.
⢠A radiometer is used to measure
the irradiance of phototherapy
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Reaction of UV light with skin
8. OPERATING STEPS:
⢠Eye mask is placed on unclothed infant and place infant
in bassinet.
⢠Depending on configuration, lamp distance is set
depending on intensity of therapy desired, or infant is
wrapped in fiberoptic pad.
⢠Treatment typically lasts 1-3 days.
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12. MAINTENANCE
⢠Clean the glass cover, stand, bulb and cables.
⢠Check the input power supply.
⢠Check the switch workings.
⢠Check all the bulbs are working properly.
⢠Check the amount of irradiance produced by the
Phototherapy Unit.
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14. CLINICAL APPLICATION
Phototherapy unit is used in a case like,
⢠Skin disorders like Psoriasis.
⢠Skin Cancer.
⢠Sleep Disorders(SAD).
⢠Jaundice.
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