Efficacy of transcutaneous bilirubinometry as compared to serum bilirubin in preterm newborn during phototherapy

Transcutaneous measurement of bilirubin is being used for neonatal jaundice. Its utility during phototherapy in preterm babies not established. The objective our study was to assess the efficacy transcutaneous (TcB) comparison total serum newborns at admission and covered skin area (glabella). It a prospective observational conducted intensive care unit tertiary hospital from January 2017 2019. One hundred eligible neonates were enrolled. Babies who very sick, with poor peripheral circulation, edematous, having conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, major congenital malformations, already received or exchange transfusion excluded. Paired measured 6 h 24 phototherapy. TcB (glabella) by an eye protector sample TsB taken within 10 min measurement. mean differences between values − 0.005 (0.353) mg/dl, 0.350 (0.611) 0.592 respectively. At before starting phototherapy, difference (TsB-TcB) statistically significant (p = .125), while these Conclusion: measurements jaundiced infants correlated cannot be as alternate testing.