This presentation gives you an immediate knowledge about the Phototheraphy equipment. This presentation will help you to gain knowledge and gives you a quick view about phototheraphy unit in short time.

1. PHOTOTHERAPHY
UNIT
By,
CHIRANJEEVI N
cjchiranjeevi27@gmail.

3. PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT
INTRODUCTION:
• Phototherapy unit consist of a light
source allowing the light to radiate
the infant.
• This devices is used to treat
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice) also
called as icterus characterized by
high bilirubin concentrations in
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4. PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT
HISTORY OF PHOTOTHERAPY
UNIT

5. TYPES OF PHOTOTHERAPY
UNIT
• Overhead lamps
• Fiberoptic Blanket
systems
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6. WORKING PRINCIPLE
• Light with a wavelengths of approximately 420 nm to
500 nm brakes bilirubin into water-soluble that can be
excreted.
• By exposing patients to light of this wavelength range,
hyperbilirubinemia can be treated.
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7. WORKING PRINCIPLE
• Irradiance level is controlled by
light-intensity switches for both
overhead lamps and fiberoptic
units by the distance between the
light source and the patient.
• A radiometer is used to measure
the irradiance of phototherapy
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Reaction of UV light with skin

8. OPERATING STEPS:
• Eye mask is placed on unclothed infant and place infant
in bassinet.
• Depending on configuration, lamp distance is set
depending on intensity of therapy desired, or infant is
wrapped in fiberoptic pad.
• Treatment typically lasts 1-3 days.
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9. PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT

10. PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT
POWER
SUPPLY
TIMER
SWITCH
1
SWITCH
2
LED 1
LED 3
LED 2
LED 4
LED 5
BLOCK
DIAGRAM

11. PHOTOTHERAPY UNIT
ADVANTAGES OF LED PTU OVER
CFL PTU

12. MAINTENANCE
• Clean the glass cover, stand, bulb and cables.
• Check the input power supply.
• Check the switch workings.
• Check all the bulbs are working properly.
• Check the amount of irradiance produced by the
Phototherapy Unit.
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13. FREQUENTLY REPORTED
PROBLEMS
• Bulbs blown out.
• Starter/fuse blown out.
• Wire/plug damaged.
• Irradiance level is less.
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14. CLINICAL APPLICATION
Phototherapy unit is used in a case like,
• Skin disorders like Psoriasis.
• Skin Cancer.
• Sleep Disorders(SAD).
• Jaundice.
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15. ANY QUERIES