Contraindications - GE BiliSoft 2.0 Operation Manual

Trip Hazard:
The power cord can be a trip hazard. Do not leave the cord unattended when
located in traffic areas.
Unit Damage:
A damaged or defective unit or accessory should not be used.
Electric Shock Hazard :
Do not attempt to insert objects into the intake or exhaust vents on the cover.
CAUTIONS:
Electromagnetic Interference:
The user needs to be aware of electromagnetic interference, or EMC. This
device is to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information
provided in Chapter 9.
Roll Stand:
If the system is mounted on a portable roll stand, lock the wheels to prevent
movement during the therapy.
Trip Hazard:
The power cord can be a trip hazard. Do not leave the cord unattended when
located in traffic areas.
Unit Damage :
Do not attempt to insert objects into the intake or exhaust vents on the cover.

Contraindications

The following patient symptoms or conditions make phototherapy treatment inadvisable*.

Congenital porphyria or family history of porphyria.
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Concomitant use of drugs or agents that are photosensitive.
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Concurrent therapy with metalloporphyrin heme oxygenase inhibitors.
Phototherapy effectiveness may be reduced in presence of cholestasis (direct hyperbilirubinemia).
* MacDonald & Ramasethu (2007). Atlas of Procedures in Neonatology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA
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