Abstract
Neonatal jaundice is an extremely common condition, affecting more than half of newborn infants. Treatment with blue light phototherapy is effective, but can be distressing for infants and caregivers. Phototherapy in garment form can alleviate many of the obstacles to effective phototherapy. Here, we explore facets of the design of effective e-textile phototherapy devices, specifically the influence of LED choice and textile layering choices on irradiance dose produced by the system. We establish relationships between fabric covering weight and irradiance reduction, so that irradiance may be adjusted to the required dose. Further, we explore effects of component packages and fabric substrates on fabrication outcomes.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2025 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2025 |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780791888735 |
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| State | Published - 2025 |
| Event | 2025 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2025 - Minneapolis, United States Duration: Apr 28 2025 → Apr 30 2025 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the 2025 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2025 |
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Conference
| Conference | 2025 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Period | 4/28/25 → 4/30/25 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2025 by ASME.
Keywords
- E-textiles
- jaundice
- phototherapy