A red flag flying on the lifeguard stand or station indicates that the beach is closed to the public. Reasons for closure include strong rip currents, unsafe surf conditions, hurricanes or other life-threatening hazards in the immediate area.
Newborn eye prophylaxis. Newborn eye prophylaxis refers to the practice of eye drops or ointment containing an antibiotic medication being placed in a newbornâs eyes after birth. This is required by law to protect the baby from an unknown Gonorrhea or Chlamydia infection in the motherâs body.
Phototherapy is the most common treatment for reducing high bilirubin levels that cause jaundice in a newborn.In the standard form of phototherapy, your baby lies in a bassinet or enclosed plastic crib (incubator) and is exposed to a type of fluorescent light that is absorbed by your baby's skin.uring this type of phototherapy: 1  The baby is undressed so that as much of the skin as possible is exposed to the light. 2  The baby's eyes are covered to protect the nerve layer at the back of the eye (retina) from the bright light. 3  Feeding should continue on a regular schedule.