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- Title
Comparison of transcutaneous bilirubin measurement with total serum bilirubin levels in preterm neonates receiving phototherapy.
- Authors
Pendse, Amruta; Jasani, Bonny; Nanavati, Ruchi; Kabra, Nandkishor
- Abstract
Objective: To compare transcutaneous bilirubin with total serum bilirubin in preterm neonates after initiation of phototherapy. Methods: Jaundice was assessed in 30 preterm neonates with transcutaneous bilirubin and total serum bilirubin before initiation of phototherapy and at 12 hr after initiation of phototherapy. A photo-occlusive patch was applied over the sternum. Results: Transcutaneous bilirubin has a good correlation with total serum bilirubin after initiation of phototherapy. ( r=0.918, P<0.001). Transcutaneous bilirubin at 28-32 weeks of gestation ( r = 0.97) was better correlated with total serum bilirubin than those at 32-37 weeks ( r =0.88). The correlation was better for neonates <72 hours old ( r = 0.96) than those >72 hours of age ( r = 0.82). Conclusion: Transcutaneous bilirubin correlates significantly with total serum bilirubin at the patched sternal site after initiation of phototherapy in preterm neonates.
- Subjects
BILIRUBIN; BLOOD serum analysis; NEWBORN infant health; PHOTOTHERAPY; MEDICAL statistics
- Publication
Indian Pediatrics, 2017, Vol 54, Issue 8, p641
- ISSN
0019-6061
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s13312-017-1126-y