Chapter 3 Setup
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Setup - Flat Neonatal Panel
This section explains how to prepare a baby for a phototherapy
treatment using the at neonatal ber optic light panel.
The ber optic panel must NOT be covered by anything except with
the disposable cover provided. Any other type of cover could cause a
reduction in light intensity. The setup instructions must be followed
exactly.
This panel is ideal for preemie or underweight infants; it may also be
used on full-term infants.
1. The protective cover for the neonatal panel is a T-vest. Slide the
vertical section of the T, with the light facing the sheer side of the
cover, onto the panel.
2. Lay the covered panel on a at surface. Be sure the light
emitting side is facing up.
3. Position the baby’s chest or back directly on the panel. The cable
connected to the panel should be between the baby’s legs.
4. Secure the T-vest to the baby by rst wrapping the side without
the tape or hook and loop tab around the baby’s midsection.
Then, wrap the side with the tape or hook and loop tab over the
infant. If using tape, peel o the protective cover on the tab, and
secure it. Be sure the vest is snug.
Neonatal panel with t-vest
hook and loop tabs
Positioning the baby on the
panel