Implementation and validating transcutaneous bilirubinometry for neonates

During the first week of life all newborns have increased bilirubin levels by adult standards, with approximately 60% of term babies and 85% of preterm having visible jaundice. A significant reduction in serum bilirubin analysis which is traumatic and painful, could be achieved after implementation...

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Main Authors: Zeinab Anwar El-Kabbany, Nadin Nabil Toaima, Ahmed Mohamed Shedid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-07-01
Series:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110663816300271