70% of newborns after a few days get a yellowish skin color, which moms affectionately called "jelly." In principle, the disease is not terrible and passes by itself. But there are also cases when the intervention of doctors is necessary in order to help the child's organism to overcome the jaundice . At such times, for newborns, a course of phototherapy is often prescribed.
Phototherapy system for newborns
Modern phototherapy in many cases avoids the transfusion of blood, which was actively used before. Thanks to the LED lamp, which is used for phototherapy of newborns, the level of bilirubin gradually decreases in the baby's body, which leads to a speedy recovery.
The device for phototherapy of newborns can have several different lamps, which differ in their irradiation power. Lamps are white, blue-white and blue. The greatest effect is achieved when using a blue color.
Phototherapy can be done both in a heated bed and in a special incubator for the youngest. During the entire procedure, the newborn should have glasses for phototherapy, which are designed to protect the eye. In addition, the child should be weighed every 6-8 hours, since in this "solarium" there is a loss of fluid, and at the same time, a decrease in body weight is possible. And of course, there must be control over the temperature of the body and the level of bilirubin. Duration and frequency of sessions directly depend on the weight and quantity of bilirubin contained in the blood.
Phototherapy of newborns at home
Reading the written, for sure, many mothers, faced with a protracted jaundice, thought about whether it is possible to avoid trips to the hospital and being in the hospital. Fortunately, these days it became a reality, because the phototherapy lamps used in
Consequences of newborn phototherapy
If you carry out this procedure under the supervision of doctors while in the hospital, then you need not fear any consequences. But, if you decide to treat yourself, then be extremely careful not to over-rest the child under the lamp. And, of course, do not forget to be constantly in touch with the pediatrician. With the wrong timing, you can cause significant damage to the baby. Therefore, be careful and do not self-medicate.