Open AccessManufacturing Multicolor LED-Based Phototherapy Device with a Novel 3D Design
Author(s) -
Busra Yasar,
Yalçın İşler,
Nermin Topaloğlu Avşar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
akıllı sistemler ve uygulamaları dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2667-6893
DOI - 10.54856/jiswa.202112174
Subject(s) - jaundice , blue light , medicine , nausea , bilirubin , materials science , optoelectronics , surgery
Jaundice is a condition that results from an increase in bilirubin level in the blood. Its prevalence in newborns is around 60-70%. When this temporary jaundice becomes pathological and left untreated, significant damages may occur such as brain damage, vision loss, lung and kidney dysfunction, and even death. One of the methods used for the treatment of jaundice is phototherapy. In this study, a design has been made with 3 foldable LED panels to increase the target area. In addition, high-voltage LEDs with blue-green white wavelengths were used. Thus, it was aimed to minimize the risks of nausea and dizziness caused by intense blue light. An automatic system has been achieved by using temperature and light intensity sensors. The system will warn the user at temperatures and light intensity that are harmful to the baby.