Chapter 2 Operating Instructions; Pre-Use Checkout Procedure - GE BiliSoft 2.0 Operation Manual

To ensure that the BiliSoft 2.0 Phototherapy System provides effective phototherapy treatment:
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Read this manual.
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Pay special attention to WARNING and CAUTION when they appear in this manual.
CAUTION:
Preventative maintenance and pre-use checkout requires that device output is
to be tested prior to being put into service.

Pre-use Checkout Procedure

CAUTION:
The BiliSoft 2.0 Phototherapy System should be checked with the Ohmeda
Medical BiliBlanket® Meter II for desired therapeutic output before use with
each patient.
Do not block the air filter or side vents.
1. Examine the fiberoptic light pad, connector and cable, the power cord, the light box and light box
warning labels for obvious signs of damage. Replace if they are damaged.
2. Verify that the side and back vents of the light box are unobstructed. The air filter should be free
of lint.
3. Fully insert the fiberoptic light pad connector into the light box.
4. Connect the power cord to the back of the unit, then to an appropriate power source.
5. Turn the BiliSoft 2.0 Phototherapy System on using the Standby Switch on the front of the unit,
the Over-Temperature and LED Failure Indicators will briefly illuminate.
6. Confirm that the fan is operating by placing your hand close to the exhaust vent when the device
is operating to feel for air flow coming out of the device. See the Trouble-Shooting Section if
there is no air flow. Allow system to run for six (6) minutes.
7. Place the fiberoptic light pad on a flat surface. Do not place the fiberoptic light pad inside of a
BiliSoft Pad Cover or BiliSoft Nest at this time.
8. Use a calibrated Ohmeda Medical BiliBlanket Meter II to check the light output of the unit. Take
measurements on the lit side of the pad using the meter placed at points as shown on the back
of the pad. There are two ways to check the output. The center-row check uses only the
readings from the center row positions.
D. For a large pad, the center row points are labeled D, E and F.
measurement uses all the points shown on the back of the pad. The small pad will have six (6)
points. The large pad will have nine (9).
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For a small pad, the center row points are labeled C and
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