TY  - CONF
AV  - none
PB  - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
SP  - 405
EP  - 410
ID  - scholars7367
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85015608223&doi=10.1109%2fIECBES.2016.7843482&partnerID=40&md5=2597759c95ce0f82ffbd92723c8ff8a6
N1  - cited By 3; Conference of 2016 IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, IECBES 2016 ; Conference Date: 4 December 2016 Through 8 December 2016; Conference Code:126362
A1  - Addi, M.M.
A1  - Abidin, N.A.Z.
A1  - Daud, S.A.
TI  - Development of a portable phototherapy garment (PPG) for jaundice treatment
KW  - Biomedical engineering; Fluorescence; Surface mount technology
KW  -  bilirubin; Blue LEDs; Fiber-optic systems; jaundice; Phototherapy; Standard solutions; Surface mount device; Third-world countries
KW  -  Light emitting diodes
Y1  - 2016///
SN  - 9781467377911
N2  - Phototherapy is the most common treatment used for jaundiced newborn by utilizing light sources such as fluorescent tubes, halogen lamp, fiberoptic system and LEDs to reduce bilirubin level in infants. Currently, the commonly used phototherapy devices in hospitals require continuous uninterrupted treatment for a period of time and generate considerable amount of heat that may lead to thermal injury to infants. Limited numbers of phototherapy devices in some developing and third-world countries have caused longer waiting periods between patients. Thus, a portable phototherapy device, which allows easy access and comfort to both infants and breastfeeding mothers, is very much preferred to overcome the current situation. The Portable Phototherapy Garment (PPG) uses blue surface mount device (SMD) LEDs which are arranged on a garment to deliver sufficient light exposure to infants in a safely manner. The PPG is also equipped with a body temperature and alert system to indicate any abnormal temperature and completion of treatment. The PPG was proven to reduce bilirubin level in artificial bilirubin standard solution (ABSS) more efficiently compared to fluorescent tubes. © 2016 IEEE.
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