Phototherapy

Phototherapy
Description
  • Phototherapy is the exposure of the neonate to high-intensity fluorescent light to breakdown bilirubin by oxidation.
  • It’s considered the treatment of choice for hyperbilirubinemia caused by hemolytic disease of the neonate (after an initial exchange transfusion).
Equipment
  • Phototherapy unit
  • Photometer
  • Eye shields
  • Thermometer
  • Urinometers
  • Surgical face mask or small diaper
  • Thermistor (if phototherapy unit is combined with a temperature-controlled radiant warmer or incubator; optional)
  • Bilimeter
Essential steps
Jul 26, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Phototherapy

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