BiliLux
Jaundice Treatment and Screening
- Compact effective LED phototherapy light system for the treatment of unconjugated neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
- Provides sufficient irradiance and correct, narrow light spectrum and sufficient coverage area according to guidelines to support “phototherapy as a drug” approach
- Measures irradiance for optimal therapy settings with optional radiometer
- Seamlessly integrates into various workplaces
Ensure effective jaundice management with our integrated approach for jaundice screening and therapy
Highlights
The BiliLux is a compact and lightweight LED phototherapy light system for the treatment of neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. It provides guidline-compliant phototherapy performance to support the thought of phototherapy as a drug, individualised therapy with electronic documentation capabilities, and the flexibility for seamless integration into practically every workplace.
Phototherapy with even and broad irradiance distribution
Phototherapy is effectively used for treating neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia: Maisels, M J, J F Watchko, V K Bhutani, and D K Stevenson. “An Approach to the Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Preterm Infant Less than 35 Weeks of Gestat … More informationion.” Journal Of Perinatology 32 (June 7, 2012): 660. The BiliLux phototherapy light has its irradiance peaks in the most effective wavelength range to reduce the bilirubin which is 460 – 490nm. By achieving extremely high irradiance levels, the BiliLux fullfills the requirements of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In addition, the irradiance can be dimmed in 5 steps to provide proper therapy for the individual patient. The phototherapy light features a large surface area to cover full term and premature babies. The irradiance is evenly distributed over the entire mattress to help ensure effective phototherapy.
Phototherapy as a Drug Concept
Phototherapy (PT) is commonly used to treat neonatal jaundice but there is substantial variation in the application of PT and the measured irradiance. Maisels, M J, J F Watchko, V K Bhutani, and D K Stevenson. “An Approach to the Management of Hyperb … More informationilirubinemia in the Preterm Infant Less than 35 Weeks of Gestation.” Journal Of Perinatology 32 (June 7, 2012): 660. To improve outcome a pharmacological perspective on the topic of phototherapy to use photons as a drug when prescribing PT was introduced. Lamola, Angelo A. “A Pharmacologic View of Phototherapy.” Clinics in Perinatology 43, no. 2 (June 2016): 259–76. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2016.01.004. The idea is to apply the same therapeutic rigour to the use of phototherapy as one does to the use of a pharmacologic agent in the newborn. Maisels, M J, J F Watchko, V K Bhutani, and D K Stevenson. “An Approach to the Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Preterm Infant Less than 35 Weeks of Gestation.” Journal Of Perinatology 32 (June 7, 2012): 660 To do so it is crucial to measure the irradiance with a matching radiometer in the narrow most effective spectrum of 460-490nm in the correct way. Lamola, Angelo A. “A Pharmacologic View of Phototherapy.” Clinics in Perinatology 43, no. 2 (June 2016): 259–76. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2016.01.004. , Kemper, Alex R, Thomas B Newman, Jonathan L Slaughter, M Jeffrey Maisels, Jon F Watchko, Stephen M Downs, Randall W Grout, et al. “Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation” 150, no. 3 (2022). https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/3/e2022058859/188726/ Clinical-Practice-Guideline-Revision-Management-of.
Individualised care and quality management
The optional BiliLux Radiometer is specifically designed for the phototherapy light and instantly measures the irradiance. Use of the radiometer helps ensure the correct positioning of the baby under the phototherapy light and the adequate irradiance … More information that the baby receives. In addition, each measurement (incl. date and time) and the phototherapy duration can be stored and downloaded in a phototherapy report e.g. for patient documentation or quality control purposes.
Seamless workplace integration for more flexibility
The BiliLux phototherapy light was designed for flexible use and seamless integration into the neonatal workplace. The phototherapy light can be placed on an incubator hood, mounted with the spring arm to warming therapy devices or ceiling supplies o … More informationr used with a trolley. The BiliLux offers the perfect combination for practically every workplace. To simplify the process, the phototherapy light can be easily locked and unlocked by using the intuitive quick-connect mechanism. The BiliLux also features a white observation light to observe the baby between phototherapy sessions or to switch white light on during phototherapy to soften blue light.
Less blue time, more cuddles
The compact design saves space around the neonatal workplace while simultaneously providing high irradiances to treat neonatal jaundice. The high effectiveness of the light supports intermittent phototherapy and thus allowing more time for skin-to- … More informationskin care. The BiliLux is lightweight for easy handling and storage. And most important: it is soundless to support a calm and nuturing atmosphere for the baby, parents and caregivers.
Infection prevention – priority in our development
Hygiene and infection prevention is an important topic in the neonatal segment: the BiliLux was designed for easy and fast cleaning supported by smooth surfaces. Unlike some other phototherapy devices, the BiliLux does not have any ventilation slots … More informationor fans in order to improve infection prevention.
Electronic data transfer – for efficient workflow
The phototherapy LED supports the hospital and clinical processes by providing the ability for electronic documentation. Electronic data transfer enhances the options for documentation capabilities. Thereby, BiliLux supports quality assurance in stor … More informationing operating hours, treatment time as well as irradiance, date and time.
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