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Frequently Asked Questions
Feeding Time
You can feed your baby while continuing to provide treatment. Follow your baby's regular feeding
schedule. Your healthcare provider can help you determine the proper schedule. Note the feeding
times and amount of breast milk or formula taken, or length of time fed, on the record form.
Make sure to give your baby plenty of fluids during treatment periods. Phototherapy can increase
your baby's water loss through the skin.
Bathing
You may continue your baby's normal bathing routine
Turn off the unit and remove the baby from the pad. Proceed to bath the baby as normal. Baby can
be returned to the pad for further treatment after being dried.
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD:
Never use the unit while bathing the baby. Keep the unit away from bath
basins and tubs. Keep all parts of the unit away from water.
Taking Temperatures
It is important to track your baby's temperature during phototherapy sessions. Your doctor will tell
you the range of acceptable temperatures for your baby. The doctor may also suggest a method for
taking temperatures. It is important to use the same method each time you take your baby's
temperature.
Urine/Stools
It is essential that you count and record the number of stools and wet diapers made by the baby.
You will also be asked to describe stools. Loose stools, black or dark green sticky stools are common
during phototherapy. These observations will help your doctor determine if your baby is getting
enough fluids. These items can also indicate any significant changes in their condition. Note
occurrences under the appropriate column and describe the stools on the record form.
Treatment Time
Your doctor will tell you how long your baby needs to undergo treatment. Record the actual start
and stop times of each treatment session during each 24-hour period. Apply phototherapy for as
long as possible during each 24-hour period.
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after first discontinuing treatment.
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