97. all affect the effectiveness of photo therapy except a) Skin pigment b) Level of serum bilirubin during initiation c) Type of beam ( Blue or red lamps ) d) Irradiation dose Ans D AIIMS Nov 2013 onlinembbs The efficacy of phototherapy depends on several important factors. The ideal configuration is four special blue bulbs (F20T12/BB) placed centrally, with two daylight fluorescent tubes on either side. The power output of the lights (irradiance) is directly related to the distance between the lights and the newborn.23 Ideally, all lights should be 15 to 20 cm from the infant.2 To expose the greatest surface area, the newborn should be naked except for eye shields. For double phototherapy, a fiber-optic pad can be placed under the newborn. This method is twice as effective as standard phototherapy.5
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