Phototherapy device for neonatal jaundice
O-blanket is an innovative phototherapy device for neonatal jaundice, consisting of a light-emitting fabric covered by a wrapper made of top, reflective and back fabrics. The lightemitting fabric is woven from side-emitting polymer optical fibres and textile yarns.
O-blanket provides an irradiance area of over 830 cm2 and an irradiance intensity of more than 30.0 μW/cm2/nm in 440-460 nm, meeting the requirements set by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It has passed the safety test IEC 60601-1, in-vitro cytotoxicity test ISO10993-5:2009, and irritation and skin sensitization test ISO 10993 -10:2009. This light-emitting fabric can be disinfected with bleach for 140 hours without affecting the emitting efficiency.
Special Features and Advantages:
- Soft, air-permeable and comfortable for neonates
- Babies can be held by their mothers during treatment
- Reducing operational load of nurses
- Detachable design for cleaning and disinfection
- Light emitting fabric is disinfectable with bleach
- No heat generated during treatment
- No protective eye-goggles needed
Applications:
- Wearable phototherapy device for hospital
- Wearable phototherapy device for home
Provided by Hong Kong Polytechnic University