Is blue light harmful for jaundice?

There are many ways to solve the problem of neonatal jaundice, but the most common and effective one is blue light irradiation. Blue light has a very significant effect on removing jaundice. The doctor will formulate a corresponding treatment course according to the actual situation of the child. After several irradiations, the jaundice can be seen to subside. So, will treating jaundice through blue light irradiation cause harm to the child's health?

Are there any side effects of blue light exposure for baby jaundice?

Improper operation may cause side effects.

Blue light irradiation is the most commonly used method for treating neonatal jaundice. During irradiation, the nurse will put a blindfold on the baby and cover the perineum. Because no medication injection is required, it is relatively safe under normal operation. However, there are indeed some side effects. If the newborn does not have severe jaundice, there is no need to use blue light.

Side effects of blue light exposure for baby jaundice

Blue light exposure for neonatal jaundice is generally safe, but there are some side effects:

1. Occasionally, fever, rash, and diarrhea may occur, but they will improve when light treatment is stopped.

2. It is harmful to the eyes and perineum, but usually an eye mask is worn and the perineum is covered to reduce the damage.

What should I pay attention to when using blue light therapy for baby jaundice?

①The temperature of the phototherapy box should be maintained at around 30°C and the humidity at 60%.

② The baby should be naked, with black paper to protect the eyes and cover the perineum. Exposure should continue except for feeding and nursing operations.

③ Regularly measure its function with a blue light radiation meter. The most effective spectral wavelength is blue light between 427 and 475 nm. The light source is 50cm away from the baby, and the total wattage is 160~320W.

④ During phototherapy, the newborn's stool is dark green and paste-like. Pay attention to cleaning the buttocks to prevent red buttocks.

Attention! If serious adverse reactions occur, you should consult a doctor and stop phototherapy.

Tips:

Blue light irradiation treats jaundice on the surface of the newborn's skin. After a period of time, the deep jaundice will appear on the surface of the baby's skin. This is not a recurrence of jaundice, but a normal phenomenon. The baby's discomfort symptoms will disappear after the irradiation stops.