NeoLight SKYLIFE User Manual page 8

(Steps 5 - 6 are applicable in a hospital setting only, including
technical references on this page.)
5
Prior to placing the baby on the device, turn on the
device to the desired treatment level(s). To check the
light intensity, follow institutional practices.
6
Measurements should be taken on the surface of
the GelMat. The Cloud Swaddle must be on the device
when taking readings and be sure to focus the light
sensor towards the GelMat.
The device has been calibrated to deliver the
following light Intensity levels
Low
High
Very High
Caution:
and repeat setup. If device still fails to meet the required levels contact Customer Service.
Warning:
photoradiation sources) and varying temperature conditions may affect patient response to
treatment, monitor patient closely.
*
Very High setting provides an average intensity of 56.3 μw/cm
30 ± 5 µW/cm²/nm
45 ± 10 µW/cm²/nm
>55 µW/cm²/nm*
If device does not meet the desired intensity range for treatment, replace GelMat
Varying ambient lighting (including exposure to sunlight and other
2
/nm over the treatment area with peak intensity at 72.4 μw/cm
Recommended Spectrophotometer Specifications
Recommended Model
Spectral Response
Center Wavelength
Bandwidth
Light Acceptance Angle
Cosine Characteristics
Receptor Type
Measuring Function
Accuracy
Light Sensor
Ohmeda Medical
BiliBlanket Meter
400-520 nm
450 nm
60 nm
±2% @ 30° angle
±7% @ 60° angle
±25% @ 80° angle
Silicon Photocell
Spectral Irradiance
μW•cm •nm
-2 -1
Within ± 3% of reading ±1
digit in the last position
2
/nm. 500007, Rev P, Pg 7