BILIBLANKET: USING

Course overview

A biliblanket is a portable fiberoptic phototherapy device used to treat neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NHB, i.e., increased concentration of unconjugated bilirubin in circulating blood of the newborn). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of using a biliblanket, steps of the procedure, facts/figures, and parent education concerning using a biliblanket. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.