BiliTx Parents’ Manual
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If therapy is interrupted for any reason, resume therapy as •
soon as possible and contact your home care provider.
Carefully place the panel cable to avoid entanglement. •
Position the Illuminator device on a stable surface, •
preferably lower than the infant. When the BiliTx system is
used with the ber optic panel conguration and carrying
case, the device can hang on the outside of a crib or
treatment area.
Do not place the Illuminator device, power supply, or •
carrying case in an incubator or infant warmer.
Do not place a temperature sensor for the infant warmer or •
incubator under the ber optic panel.
Do not place the Illuminator device, power supply, or •
carrying case in a crib or other treatment area next to the
baby.
Never block the air vents of the unit or place it on a soft •
surface such as a bed, crib, carpeted oor, or couch where
the air vents may be blocked.
During phototherapy, the the baby’s water balance may •
become disturbed. Before and during phototherapy, make
sure the baby is properly hydrated and that his or her body
temperature is maintained.
After treatment has begun, the baby’s bilirubin level should •
be measured to make sure therapy is eective.
The ber optic panel must not be covered by anything •
except with the cover provided. Any other type of cover will
cause a reduction in light intensity. The setup instructions
must be followed exactly.
Cautions
Keep the unit away from any heated surface. •
Do not scratch, damage, or soil the ferrule end of the panel. •
Also, do not place sharp or heavy items on the panel, this
can damage the panel and aect its light output.
Do not dry the ber optic panel with articial heat. •
If the device is dropped, contact your home care provider. •
CAUTION
A caution indicates the
possibility of damage to the
device.
