Medela BiliBed User Manual

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Medela® BiliBed

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Safety NoteI

Working with the BiliBed® requires precise knowledge of its areas of application
as well as adherence to these instructions. In cases where there is any uncertainty,
trained staff familiar with the equipment must be consulted.

Caution

The BiliBed may not be used in environments

• where there is a risk of explosion

• enriched with oxygen

• in an incubator

Attention

The use of these lamps for anything but their intended purpose can be hazardous.
Portable and mobile RF communication devices may influence the device.

Separation from the mains is only assured through the disconnection of the plug
and socket connection.

A small percentage of the population is sensitive to blue light. Do not use the
BiliBed without the Bilicombi.

In each of the following cases, the device must not be used and it must be
repaired by persons authorized by Medela:

• If the power cable or the plug are damaged

• If the device is not functioning properly

• If the device is damaged

• If the device shows clear safety defects

DescriptionII

Medela’s BiliBed is a modern, quality phototherapy system. It has been developed
according to the latest medical findings for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia.
Because the BiliBed can be fitted to most baby cribs or hospital bassinets, it is very
suitable for hospital rooming-in or home phototherapy. The phototherapy bed works
with very low energy consumption. Follow-up costs are also extremely low, since only
a single blue light fluorescent tube has to be replaced.

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ApplicationIII

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Equipment

Indications

Medela’s BiliBed is designed for the efficient and safe treatment of excessive
serum-bilirubin concentrations in newborn babies. It is not intended to prevent this
condition. It is indicated for use for all babies which do not require treatment in an
incubator and have no further complications.

Contra-indications

Babies with rapidly rising bilirubin levels must be monitored frequently and may
require a more intensive therapy.

Warning

The use of these lamps for anything but their intended purpose can be hazardous.
The BiliBed

• inside an incubator or warming bed

• in environments where there is a risk of explosion or enriched with oxygen

• portable and mobile RF communication devices may influence the device

The light unit contains a highly-polished aluminum reflector and an energy-saving
blue light fluorescent tube. A silent rotary fan provides air exchange around the
fluorescent tube. The special tube emits light mainly in the 425 – 475 nm range.

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may not be used:

Bilicombi therapy blanket

Baby support

Two hour meters are integrated in the BiliBed light unit. The “total h“-meter is not
re-settable and helps determine the time for changing the light tube. The “h“-meter
is re-settable and indicates the passed therapy time.

The light unit, including the irradiation and the electronics, is covered with a
transparent, waterproof, Perspex plate.

The baby support is comprised of an aluminum frame covered with a transparent
polyurethane (PUR) plastic.

For optimum positioning of the baby, the BiliBed has a Bilicombi™ therapy blanket.
The light is directed at the patient through the white fabric below the therapy
blanket. This permits optimum treatment and protects surroundings from disturbing
blue light. Never alter or exchange the white fabric of the Bilicombi! The therapeutical
effect cannot be guaranteed when this is done.

The Bilicombi therapy blanket helps keep the baby warm and properly positioned.
The Bilicombi is fastened onto the baby support and allows the therapeutic light to
focus directly on the baby through the white fabric section on the underside of the
therapy blanket.

Light unit

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AssemblyV

5.1 Light unit

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The BiliBed is equipped with a power cord attached to a
12V DC power adapter. It is connected to the light unit.
In order to remove, pull on the plug housing (not the cord itself
or the anti-bend protection). Next to the power adapter, the
START/STOP switch can be plugged into the socket in order to
switch fluorescent tube on and off.

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Note

The electronics of the BiliBed
through voltage spikes in the electricity supply. If there is an
excessive voltage surge in the power network, your BiliBed
will switch off automatically. It can be turned on again for fur­ther use by pressing the START/STOP switch.

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are protected against damage

5.2 Baby support

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Preparation of the frame:

• Press the two red buttons underneath the frame at the
same time and raise the side of the frame.

Fitting the plastic cover to the aluminum frame:

• Unpack and unroll the clear plastic cover. There is a
groove on each of the long sides of the aluminum frame.
Insert the long sides of the plastic into these grooves.
Insert enough plastic to evenly cover the aluminum frame.
Close the frame by pressing the open side down with both
hands until it clicks shut. The plastic is now correctly
tightened.

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1) Head of BiliBed

2) Hour meters

3) Start/Stop switch

4) 12V DC power adapter

5) Socket

6) Foot end of BiliBed

7) Plastic cover

8) Button

9) Groove

10) Aluminum frame

The baby support can carry the weight of approx. 10 kg.

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Installation in the baby’s crib or the hospital bedVI

6.1 Installation of the light unit

• Remove the mattress from the baby’s crib or the bassinet.

Warning

The BiliBed

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was not designed for use in an incubator. Do not use the BiliBed

without a baby crib or bassinet

• Place the BiliBed light unit in the baby’s crib or bassinet. To make sure that
surrounding panels protect the baby, never use the BiliBed without a crib or bassinet.

Important

Sufficient air must circulate around the BiliBed. This is insured if the base of the
crib or the bassinet is provided with ventilation openings. If this is not the case, the
BiliBed should be surrounded by enough free space to maintain temperature bal­ance. The total ventilation openings must have a minimum area of 20 cm

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, or about
the space necessary to fit the width of a regular pencil or pen. The amount of heat
given off by the BiliBed is not significant nor is it problematic when it is used in the
hospital or home according to our instructions.

• Insert the power cord and the START/STOP switch through the openings in the

base of the crib. If there are no openings in the base, pass the power cord over
the edge of the crib at the foot end.

• Connect the power cord to a two-prong grounded outlet at 120 VAC.

An extension cord can be used if necessary (minimum 0.25A grounded).

• The light unit can be switched on or off with the START/STOP switch. When the

switch is turned off, the BiliBed is still connected to the power supply. The
equipment is only completely switched off when the power cord is disconnected
from the power supply.

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Note

The START/STOP switch can be omitted entirely. The light unit can be started and
stopped by plugging in or unplugging the power cord to the unit. As soon as the
light unit is plugged in, the “total h“ and “h“-meter are started. For resetting the

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“h“-meter, however, the START/STOP switch is necessary (see chapter 9).

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6.2 Installation of the baby support

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• Place the baby support on top of the light unit so the two twin strips of Velcro

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(on the plastic) are next to the drawing of the baby‘s head on the light unit.

Important

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The baby support must be positioned exactly to ensure that the baby is in the
correct position for treatment.

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