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Setup – Flat Neonatal Panel
This section explains how to prepare a baby for a phototherapy treatment using the flat neonatal fiber optic light panel. 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 flat 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 first 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 off the
protective cover on the
tab, and secure it. Be sure
the vest is snug.
5. If your cover has the
hook and loop tabs, you
can secure the cover
by pulling the hook
and loop tab on the
bottom corner of the
cover up and across the
cover, tightening the
cover around the cable
between the baby’s legs.
6. If the T-vest becomes
soiled, discard it and
replace it with a new
one.
Setup – Wrap-Around Panel
This section explains how to prepare a baby for a phototherapy treatment using the wrap-around fiber optic light panel. This panel
provides full coverage around the baby’s torso. It is most commonly used on patients at home.
1. Place a disposable or
reusable cover onto
the panel with the light
emitting side of the
panel facing the sheer
side of the cover.
2. Place the covered
panel under the baby’s
torso, positioning it so
it is under the baby’s
armpits.
3. Wrap the panel around
the baby. Use the tape
or hook and loop tabs to
secure the panel around
the baby.
4. If the disposable cover
becomes soiled, discard
it and replace with a
clean one. The cloth
cover may be washed
with mild soap and
water.
