How Do You Use A Biliblanket For Infant Jaundice?
Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin caused by a build up of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Infants typically experience slight jaundice after birth with no long-term risks. However, severe cases of jaundice require medical intervention. Left untreated, jaundice can cause cerebral palsy, brain damage or deafness. Learn to use a Biliblanket to break down excess bilirubin in your infant. Familiarize yourself with the Biliblanket and its various parts. The fiber-optic pad is the part that goes directly on the infant’s skin. The light generating box produces the phototherapy light and should be placed on a flat surface. The connector cable joins the two parts and should be free of defects. Double-check with your pediatrician how long and how often your infant should be under the Biliblanket. The severity of the jaundice will be the determining factor. Remove the infant’s clothes except for the diaper and wrap him in the Biliblanket. You can rock, nurse or bottle feed while he is under the Bi
