Light helps to break down the substance bilirubin. The liver of a newborn often has a low detoxitation capacity. Treatment to reduce bilirubin is usually required if a newborn icterus occurs in the first day of life. Photo-Therapy has proven to be a reliable method in the treatment of high bilirubin levels. Light transforms the bilirubin into a water soluble state
by a photochemical reaction. This transformation enables precipitation by the gall bladder and kidneys. The blue part of the spectrum, with an absorption peak of 460 nm is particularly effective for the disintegration of bilirubin. The Dräger “blue” fluorescent lights emit rays precisely in this range and are, therefore, ideally suited to the treatment. With its high reliability and low running costs, the Photo-Therapy 4000 is recommended as an effective piece of pediatric equipment for use in the breakdown of high concentrations of bilirubin.
Product Advantages
With its high reliability and low running costs, the Photo-Therapy 4000 is recommended as a highly effective piece of pediatric equipment for use in the break-down of high concentrations of bilirubin.
Features:
Equal light distribution
High intensity
Quiet, no noise of a fan
White light for diagnosis
Small dimensions
Low weight
Equal light distribution
High intensity
Quiet, no noise of a fan
Additional white light for diagnosis. Blue and white light can be switched on separately or together
For enhanced intensity a replacement of the 2 »white« light tubes with 2 »blue« light tubes is possible
Stand: for the functional placement of Photo-Therapy 4000 we offer a stand on castors
Specifications:
4 fluorescent tubes “blue” light
2 fluorescent tubes “blue” light
Power supply: 120 watts
Radiant intensity in a distance of 40 cm/16 inches:
With 4 blue fluorescent lights: EBi = 1.6 ±0.3 mW/cm2
With 6 blue fluorescent lights: EBi = 2.3 ±0.4 mW/cm2
Counter for operationg hours integrated
Dimensions (L x W x H): 21 x 11 x 5 inches (54 x 28.5 x 13.5 cm)
Weight:
110–127 V: 7.2 kg/16 lbs.
230 V: 5.6 kg/12 lbs.
Recommended bulb exchange every 1000 hours of »blue« light tubes