Comparison of a new transcutaneous bilirubinometer (Bilimed<sup>®</sup>) with serum bilirubin measurements in preterm and full-term infants
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The gold standard to assess hyperbilirubinemia in neonates remains the serum bilirubin measurement. Unfortunately, this is invasive, painful, and costly. Bilimed<sup>®</sup>, a new transcutaneous bilirubinometer, suggests...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/9/70 |