Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

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BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System including light box and fibre optic pad used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), with carry case, and disposable fibre optic pad covers, by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
2018-528
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown), polypropylene and polyester
Measurements:
overall (fibre optic pad and cable): 5 mm x 300 mm x 1720 mm,
overall (light box): 165 mm x 210 mm x 210 mm,
overall (carry case): 300 mm x 250 mm x 250 mm,
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
credit:
GE Healthcare

Parts

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Light box from BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

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Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 165 mm x 210 mm x 165 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2018-528/1
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Fibre optic pad from BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

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Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and textile
Object Number:
2018-528/2
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Carry case for Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Carry case for Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Carry case for BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System, by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

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Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Materials:
textile and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2018-528/3
type:
case
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Large, bagged, disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

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Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , polyester and polypropylene
Object Number:
2018-528/4
type:
cover - closure
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Large, bagged, disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Materials:
polyester , polypropylene and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2018-528/5
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Large, bagged, disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Materials:
polyester , polypropylene and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2018-528/6
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Large, bagged, disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Materials:
polyester , polypropylene and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2018-528/7
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Large, bagged, disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Materials:
polyester , polypropylene and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2018-528/8
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Large disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
Materials:
polyester , polypropylene and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2018-528/9
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Small disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Materials:
textile
Object Number:
2018-528/10
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Small, bagged, disposable cover for fibre optic pad for use with the BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System used to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Materials:
textile
Object Number:
2018-528/11
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket
Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System

Power cable from BiliSoft LED Phototherapy System to treat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), by GE Healthcare, 2015-2017

More

Neonatal jaundice is where there is a build up of bilirubin in a new-born’s blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when red blood cells are broken down. This causes yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. For most babies, this usually gets better without treatment by the time they are two weeks old, and their liver is more fully developed.

However, some babies require treatment called phototherapy. Blue light is used to break down the bilirubin. The Bilisoft system uses a fibre optic blanket so babies can be held and fed while the phototherapy session take place. The treatment is stopped when bilirubin levels, checked by blood tests, have fallen to a safe level, usually over a day or two. Goggles are used to protect the baby’s eyes from the blue light. Disposable covers for the blanket are used to prevent infections being introduced.

Most phototherapy treatment is carried out in hospitals and specialist care units, but the Bilisoft may be used at home with clinical guidance.

Materials:
plastic and metal
Object Number:
2018-528/12
type:
neonatal jaundice blanket