Rebound bilirubin levels in infants receiving phototherapy.
J Pediatr
; 133(5): 705-7, 1998 Nov.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9821435
A retrospective medical record review was completed for 264 consecutive newborns receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia to determine whether a "rebound" increase in total serum bilirubin (TSB) level occurs after termination of phototherapy. The difference between mean TSB levels at discontinuation of phototherapy and at rebound was calculated by paired t test. TSB levels at rebound were significantly lower than at discontinuation of phototherapy for infants weighing > 1800 g (positive and negative Coombs' test results). There were no statistically significant differences among infants in the smaller weight categories, regardless of Coombs' test results. Infants completing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia who are otherwise healthy do not require follow-up solely to identify a rebound bilirubin level.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fototerapia
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Bilirrubina
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Icterícia Neonatal
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos