Transcutaneous bilirubinometry in preterm neonates.
Indian Pediatr
; 2009 May; 46(5): 405-408
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ABSTRACT
This prospective study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubinometry in preterm newborns less than 32 weeks of gestation. Serum bilirubin values measured by direct spectrophotometry were considered as standard, the range was 2.2-12.5 mg/dL. 32 jaundiced infants of less than 32 weeks of gestation without phototherapy, including 10 ELBW neonates, were enrolled. Close correlation (R=0.933) existed between total serum bilirubin and transcutaneous bilirubin values measured over sternum.
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Main subject:
Spectrophotometry
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Bilirubin
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature
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Blood Specimen Collection
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Neonatal Screening
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques
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Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal
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Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2009
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Article