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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Main Authors: Bucher Hans, Karen Tanja, Fauchère Jean-Claude
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/9/70