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Phototherapy Light for Neonatal Jaundice Treatment

A phototherapy light is a medical device that has a particular type of blue light to break down any extra bilirubin that is present in newborns who have been diagnosed with jaundice. It is used in nurseries, NICUs, and paediatric clinics as well as by hospitals throughout Pakistan where there is a requirement for a reliable, quick, non medicated method for managing neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia.

Key Features and Benefits

• High intensity blue LED spectrum (450–470 nm): This is the exact spectrum that has been clinically proven to be effective in changing the bilirubin into a form the baby can excrete. Values outside of this range are wasted in treatment time with a phototherapy light.
• Adjustable light intensity: The amount of light can be adjusted according to bilirubin levels in the baby and their weight and not just a single setting for all the babies.
• Stable output during voltage fluctuation: Stable output, even when the voltage fluctuates, is important for Pakistan since its electricity supply is not stable and often suffers from low voltage, ensuring the phototherapy light performs consistently. 
• Low heat emission design: Maintains the incubator or bassinet temperature constant, which is most important in warmer weather when outside temperature is already a factor.
• Digital timer with session tracking: Eliminates guesswork while nursing several infants simultaneously and provides an easy record to use for case notes with the phototherapy light. 
• Portable, trolley mounted or overhead unit options: Ideal for small clinics with limited floor space as well as larger maternity wards with a greater number of bedside units using a phototherapy light. 
• Long life LED bulbs: They lower how often they need to be replaced and the running cost, which is important in facilities that operate units all day long, as compared to older fluorescent phototherapy units.

Who Should Buy This Phototherapy Light

Daily wards of the maternity hospitals and NICUs treating jaundice cases require a reliable phototherapy light which doesn’t fail during load shedding times, as even a brief shutdown might postpone a baby’s recovery. 

The compact trolley models are suitable for smaller paediatric clinics and private maternity homes that do not have their own power backup room in cities such as Lahore, Karachi, or Faisalabad. This unit is suitable for distributors to supply to government and private hospitals in Punjab and Sindh, for the reliability and durability that hospital procurement teams demand through long duty cycles. 

Why Choose Capasee Electro Medical Engineering

Capasee Electro Medical Engineering has been providing medical equipment to hospitals and clinics all over Pakistan and is experienced with the local power and climatic conditions faced by the hospitals daily. Each phototherapy light is supplied with a manufacturer warranty and dedicated after sales support with repair and replacement parts for the patient, thus avoiding the risk of having a non working unit during the peak of the jaundice season in the hospital. Capasee has an engineering team on hand to assist with installation and with employee orientation on proper use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is phototherapy light used for?

When a newborn has neonatal jaundice, phototherapy light is employed to break down excess bilirubin in the baby’s blood with certain wavelengths of blue light that would otherwise require a blood transfusion in most instances.

Which light is best for phototherapy?

Research indicates that blue LED lights with a wavelength between 450 and 470 nm are the most effective lights for phototherapy, as they break down bilirubin more efficiently than other phototherapy lights such as white or green.

Is phototherapy the same as UV light?

No, jaundice phototherapy is not ultraviolet (UV) light; it’s blue light. Bilirubin does not use UV light, and it can be dangerous for a baby’s skin.

What are the side effects of phototherapy?

Common side effects include mild skin rash, diarrhoea, dehydration, and temporary eye irritation without proper eye protection. Generally treated with adequate fluid intake and by medical personnel.

How long can a baby stay in phototherapy?

Treatment will last as long as it takes for the baby to respond to light and as long as his bilirubin level remains elevated and usually lasts from several hours to several days under close medical supervision.

Who should avoid light therapy?

There are some genetic disorders where babies cannot tolerate phototherapy. Always consult a doctor for suitability before treatment.

Get Your Phototherapy Light From Capasee

Call Capasee Electro Medical Engineering today to talk about your phototherapy Light needs for your hospital or clinic? Get a quote or enquire about installation and support for the warranty.