Compatibility
BilEclipse Phototherapy Protective Patch is used with the BiliChek Non-Invasive
Bilirubin Analyzer.
Application Instructions
BilEclipse is a photo-opaque material that is positioned over the measurement site
before starting phototherapy. The patch protects the covered skin from phototherapy
lights. This allows for measurement of bilirubin transcutaneously even after
initiation of phototherapy. If a protective patch is not used, exposure to phototherapy
can modify bilirubin in the skin and impact transcutaneous bilirubin measurement.
To apply the BilEclipse patch refer to the numbered illustrations on page i and the
following steps:
Clean the skin site before you place the BilEclipse patch on the infant. Philips
Healthcare makes no recommendations on the type of cleanser that is used. Any
liquids, lotions or creams reduces the adhesiveness of the patch and increases the
likelihood that it will fall off during phototherapy.
Remove the BilEclipse patch from the package, fold the patch in half and then
remove the white protective backing from the patch.
Place the sticky side of the BilEclipse patch on the infant's forehead or sternum
over the measurement site. Keep the patch closed until you are ready to begin a
transcutaneous bilirubin measurement.
When you are ready to begin a transcutaneous bilirubin measurement, turn off
phototherapy lights and open the BilEclipse patch. It may be helpful to place your
finger on the edge of the patch to ensure that it remains secure and does not pull off
of the infant's skin. Although it is unlikely that light will penetrate the sides, any
light that does reach the skin could affect the BiliChek measurement.
Complete the BiliChek measurement.
When therapy has been completed, close the patch. It is recommended that you
leave the BilEclipse patch on the skin until no future BiliChek measurements are
required. Although no further changes in the skin occur after the phototherapy lights
are turned off, leaving the patch in place ensures that subsequent transcutaneous
Bilirubin measurements are made from the same, protected location.
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