Philips Respironics has announced the release of a new model of the BiliChek bilirubin measurement system that can noninvasively detect and quantify jaundice in newborns. Marketed under the Philips Children’s Medical Ventures brand, the device uses light to measure total serum bilirubin levels in skin though a special touching tip sensor.
Features of the new BiliChek:
- Ergonomic design, slimmer and lighter, improves dexterity for easier measurements
- LCD color screen is perfect for operating in the low-light levels of a nursery
- Easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions, graphics and a faster measurement system increase proficiency and productivity
- Numeric key pad allows user to enter or attach patient or nurse information to the patient’s bilirubin measurement
- On-board help system walks user through the measurement process and provides access to the online help menu
- New BiliChek provides an option to interface with hospital charting or laboratory information systems
- Barcode scanner allows for accurate entry and verification of nurse and patient identification information
- New, less touch-sensitive tip allows for easier readings with reduced error
- Integral, long-lasting, rechargeable lithium battery
Press release: Philips Introduces New BiliChek to Assess Risk for Leading Cause of Jaundice in Newborns …
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