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Title: | Neonatal jaundice: update on phototherapy management. | Authors: | Tan, K.L. | Issue Date: | Mar-1993 | Citation: | Tan, K.L. (1993-03). Neonatal jaundice: update on phototherapy management.. Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 22 (2) : 225-228. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. | Abstract: | Phototherapy is now the standard form of treatment for infants with neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia. Though gradual in its effect, it finally produces a prolonged reduction in bilirubin values; retreatment with phototherapy is relatively rare. Factors that affect efficacy of phototherapy are: initial bilirubin level, birth weight, gestational age, postnatal age, aetiology of jaundice and light intensity and spectral emission. Phototherapy has now been demonstrated to be highly effective and safe; with simple precautions, no untoward side-effects will occur. The guidelines for commencement, monitoring and cessation of phototherapy are provided. | Source Title: | Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore | URI: | http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/131774 | ISSN: | 03044602 |
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