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BiliLux LED Phototherapy Light System From Dräger

The BiliLux is a compact and lightweight LED phototherapy light system for the treatment of neonatal jaundice. It provides superior phototherapy performance, individualized therapy with electronic documentation capabilities and the flexibility for seamless integration into practically every workplace.

Benefits

Superior phototherapy with even and broad irradiance distribution

​Phototherapy is effectively used for treating neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: The BiliLux phototherapy light has its irradiance peaks in the most effective wavelength range to reduce the bilirubin which is 460-490 nm. By achieving extremely high irradiance levels, the BiliLux fullfills the requirements of the American Academy of Prediatrics (AAP). In addition, the irradiance can be dimmed in 5 steps to provide the adequate therapy for the patient. The phototherapy light features a large surface area to cover full term and premature babies. The irradiance is evenly distributed over the entire mattress to ensure superior phototherapy.

Seamless workplace integration for more flexibility

​The BiliLux phototherapy light was designed for flexible use and seamless integration into the neonatal workplace. The phototherapy light can be placed on an incubator hood, mounted with the spring arm to warming therapy devices or ceiling supplies or used with a trolley. The BiliLux offers the perfect combination for every workplace. To simplify the process, the phototherapy light can be easily locked and unlocked by using the intuitive and safe quick-connect mechanism.

The BiliLux also features a white observation light to observe the baby between phototherapy sessions or to switch white light on during phototherapy to soften blue light.

Designed for a healthy and family-friendly environment

​The family-friendly and compact design saves space around the neonatal workplace while simultaneously providing high irradiances to treat neonatal jaundice. The BiliLux is lightweight for easy handling and storage. And most important: it is soundless to ensure a calm and nuturing atmosphere for the baby, parents and caregivers.

Infection prevention – priority in our development

​Hygiene and infection prevention is an important topic in the neonatal segment: the BiliLux was designed for easy and fast cleaning supported by smooth surfaces. Unlike some other phototherapy devices, the BiliLux does not have any ventilation slots or fans in order to improve infection prevention.

Individualized care and quality management – easy and safe

​The optional BiliLux Radiometer is specifically designed for the phototherapy light and instantly measures the irradiance. By using the radiometer, the correct positioning of the baby under the phototherapy light and the adequate irradiance that the baby receives can be ensured. In addition, each measurement (incl. Date and time) and the phototherapy duration can be stored and downloaded in a phototherapy report e.G. For patient documentation or quality control purposes.

Electronic data transfer – for more efficient workflows

​The phototherapy LED supports the hospital and clinical processes by providing the ability for electronic documentation. The electronic data transfer is much faster and less prone to errors. The work in the NICU becomes more efficient.

Blue LED Streetlights Keeping You Awake?

If you've played around with "white" LEDs, you already know that there's no such thing. There's warm white and cool white and any numbers of whites in-between. And when white LEDs were new, the bluer "cool white" variety were significantly more prevalent.

Enough US states have swapped out their old street lights with LEDs that it may be having a measurable effect on people and on the animals around us. This is the claim in a recent position paper by the American Medical Association's Council on Science and Public Health. (Report as PDF.)

Science strongly suggests that heavy doses of light can keep people from falling asleep, and that brighter LED streetlamps may be making the problem worse. The AMA report goes a step further, and pins extra blame on the color of the light. Blue light apparently suppresses the production of melatonin which helps you sleep at night. And it's not just humans whose circadian rhythms are getting messed up — the effects are seen throughout the animal kingdom.

Blue light additionally diffracts funny in your eyeball — we're sure you've noticed the strange appearance of blue LEDs and UV lasers. Add together tired drivers and glare-inducing streetlights, and you've got a recipe for disaster, even without taking into account those birds who keep peeping while they should be sleeping.

The benefits of LED lighting are huge, however. From an energy-efficiency standpoint, there's no comparison. But it may be the case that initial adoption in streetlights ended up being too bright and too blue.

[via The Washington Post]

What Is Red Light Therapy?

"Red light therapy is thought to promote collagen synthesis in the dermal layer of the skin and help to dial down inflammation in the skin," says Bowe. "The light interacts with the skin to stimulate regeneration, healing, and repair of skin cells and supports our healthy collagen production and skin elasticity." These benefits can be applied to scarring, fine lines, and acne, too, though the latter is commonly treated with blue light.

"In clinic, benefits range across skin rejuvenation (collagen production, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation) right through to healing (using near-infrared light)," says Laurence Newman, Founder and CEO of CurrentBody. The dialing down of inflammation has more benefits than simply reducing redness: When used on certain areas of the body, phototherapy (aka light therapy) may help to reduce pain and soreness and even heal deeper tissues.

How Often Should You Use Red Light Therapy?

Frequency and duration of red light exposure are dependent on the "what" and "where" of your red light therapy device. "In-office red light devices are significantly more powerful than the devices you can get at home, and the at-home devices that are FDA-cleared are safer and more effective than the ones that are not FDA-cleared," says Bowe. "When we are referring to at-home devices, I recommend patients stick with regular use (daily or 3-4x/week) for at least 6 weeks to give the device a chance to work." Bowe goes on to note that skin-firming results can require up to three months of a regular red light routine.

While benefits like improved signs of photoaging and collagen boosting may take a few months, red light can calm inflammation in a single 10-minute session—the dermatologist-recommended span of exposure.

"Whilst clinic LED treatments are both effective and popular, at-home devices are a much more cost-effective and convenient way of using LED," says Newman. "You can use it more consistently at home, resulting in better long-term effects on the skin." That said, red light is an additional complexion aid—not an excuse to skip out on skincare. "Optimal at-home results will be achieved while combining light therapy treatments with a well-designed skincare routine," says Murphy-Rose.

Are There Any Risks With Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy is generally considered a safe and effective method for all skin types, but there are a few common sense caveats. Step one: close your eyes.

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