Datex-Ohmeda Spot Phototherapy Lamp
provides a very high irradiance but only
over a small area19,31 and the Hill-Rom
Micro-Lite Phototherapy System provides
a medium irradiance but over a limited
area. Ohmeda BiliBlankets have a high
irradiance but small effective treatment
area, but this disadvantage is offset by the
versatility of the device.
We can conclude that not all
phototherapy devices are equally effective.
When their characteristics are compared to
the three important criteria identified
more informed decisions can be made
about the device chosen to administer
phototherapy. Care must be taken in
choosing a device which will be effective
and also be easy to use and acceptable to
the clinical users and parents.