Application; Intended Use; Environment Of Use; Indications/Contraindications - Dräger BiliLux Instructions For Use Manual

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Application

3.1

Intended use

The BiliLux phototherapy light is designed to reduce the serum bilirubin
concentration in premature babies and neonates with hyperbilirubinemia by means
of phototherapeutic radiation. It is intended for use with patients up to 3 months of
age who weigh less than 10 kg (22 lb).
3.2

Environment of use

The BiliLux phototherapy light can be used in hospital departments that provide
neonatal and infant care, including nurseries and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) levels I-IV.
3.3

Indications/contraindications

The BiliLux phototherapy light is indicated for the reduction of hyperbilirubinemia in
newborn infants up to 3 months of age who weigh less than 10 kg (22 lb).
The BiliLux phototherapy light is not indicated for home use or for use inside an
incubator. It is also not indicated for the following patients:
– patients with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia
– patients with photosensitizing disorders (e.g., congenital erythropoietic
porphyria)
– patients who are being given photosensitive medication
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