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Swaddler for Phototherapy
Instructions for Use
Swaddling Techniques:
• Select the correct size Swaddler for Phototherapy
based on the weight of the infant.
• Position the infant on the Swaddler so that
he/she lies over the rear panel section as shown.
• Fold the top panel of the Swaddler for
Phototherapy over the infant and around
to his/her back, swaddling the arms
and legs.
(For smaller infants, take care NOT
to wrap the Swaddler back around
to the front of the child.)
• Fold the leg wrap portion of the Swaddler under the legs
of the infant, taking care not to bend the feet or toes.
Use with Phototherapy
With Overhead Phototherapy
• Swaddle the infant as described.
• After the infant is properly swaddled,
position the swaddled infant under
the light source, taking care to
properly protect the infant’s eyes from
the phototherapy light by using eye
shades and other means.
With Fiber optic Pad Phototherapy
• Swaddle the infant as described.
• After the infant is properly swaddled,
slide the ber optic pad light source
inside the pocket behind the rear
panel of the Swaddler.
• Position the swaddled infant atop
the ber optic pad light source and
administer phototherapy in the usual
fashion.
With Double Phototherapy
• Swaddle the infant as described.
• After the infant is properly
swaddled, slide the ber optic pad
light source inside the pocket behind the rear panel of the Swaddler.
• Position the swaddled infant atop
the ber optic pad light source
and administer phototherapy in
the usual fashion.
• Position an overhead light source
above the infant, taking care to
properly protect the infant’s eyes
from the phototherapy light by
using eye shades or other means.
• Administer phototherapy from both
the overhead light source and the
ber optic pad light source in the
usual fashion.
Note: Ensure there is always only one layer of material between the baby
and the phototherapy light. Caution: Always monitor swaddled infant for
temperature, possible entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation.
Caution: Always monitor swaddled infant for temperature, possible entrapment,
suffocation, or strangulation.
Note: Use of the Swaddler for Phototherapy as an adjunct to phototherapy is
appropriate for any infant for whom phototherapy has been deemed clinically necessary
and who does not have contraindications to either phototherapy or swaddling.
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Ecacy: The Swaddler for Phototherapy transmits over 90% of the phototherapy
light to the patient and should not aect phototherapy ecacy. It also does not
aect infant temperature. As always, the decision to begin or continue
phototherapy on any patient should be based on accepted practice guidelines.
While no additional risk factors have been identied with the use of the Swaddler
for Phototherapy, all infants using the Swaddler while undergoing phototherapy
should be closely monitored for temperature rise, entrapment, suocation, or
strangulation.
Indications: The Swaddler for Phototherapy is intended to be used as an
adjunct to phototherapy systems used for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia
in the clinical or home setting.
Swaddler for Phototherapy
Instructions for Use
Caution: Always monitor swaddled infant for temperature, possible
entrapment, suocation, or strangulation.
Note: Use of the Swaddler for Phototherapy as an adjunct to phototherapy is
appropriate for any infant for whom phototherapy has been deemed clinically
necessary and who does not have contraindications to either phototherapy or
swaddling.
Contradictions to Use:
• Do not use the Swaddler for Phototherapy if any of the following
are present:
Xeroderma pigmentosum Omphaloceles
Cholestatic Jaundice Neural tube defects
Porphyria Ichthyosis or other severe skin diseases
Gastroschisis
• Do not use The Swaddler if phototherapy is contraindicated.
• Made in the USA.
• Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on
the other of a licensed medical professional.
• For Single-Patient Use Only.
• Patent # 8,756,731
The Swaddler for Phototherapy is Available in the Following Sizes:
• #1100 (Preemie <1500g)
• #1105 (Newborn Regular >1500g)
Use Infants weight to select the proper size of The Swaddler.
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