Giggles: An indigenous new eye covering device used during neonatal phototherapy
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: Phototherapy (PT) is commonly used for neonates with indirect hyperbilirubinemia. Dislodgment and inability for spontaneous eye opening are few shortcomings with the traditionally used eye covering devices in neonates while under PT. The study objective was to describe the development of an invention for eye protection in neonatal PT. This invention aims to develop and improvised means that are comfortable for the baby. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive study was conducted in level III NICU. Results: The invention consists of an eye protector model (Giggles) for use during the neonate’s PT, allowing lesser dislodgements and ophthalmic complications with better esthetics. Conclusion: The device is easy to use, and appropriate for neonates, causing no discomfort, and its safety has been proved through radiance tests.
Source: Karnataka Pediatric Journal
DOI: 10.25259/kpj_22_2021
Authors: Shilpa Kalane, Shatakshi Wagh, Manjiri Deshpande, Akshay Kenjale, Nandini Thorat, Uday Devaskar
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W3197074729