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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 fiber optic panel configuration 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 fiber 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 floor, 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 effective.
•• The fiber 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 affect its light output.
•• Do not dry the fiber optic panel with artificial heat.
•• If the device is dropped, contact your home care provider.
CAUTION
A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.