Indirect neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and associated risk factors for long phototheraphy duration in a baby-friendly hospital in Konya, Turkey

Aim: Indirect neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common disorder worldwide which can remain benign if prompt management available. However there higher morbidity and mortality risk in settings with limited access to diagnosis care. The aim of this study was evaluate the etiologies indirect hyperbilirubinemia, determine effectiveness phototherapy treatment specify associated factors for prolonged duration. Materials Method: Infants ≥37 weeks gestation, postnatal age ≤14 days, at admission, defined as serum bilirubin level or above threshold were included study. All participants treated intermittent phototherapy. data retrospectively analized duration classified ≤24 hours (early discharge) >24 (late discharge). Results: A total 205 newborns mean birth weight 3171.12±436.19 g gestational 38.87±1.18 (37–39) weeks. Also, ABO incompatibility cephalic hematoma found be most our series. On other hand, male gender (p=0.03) formula first prelacteal feeds significantly late discharge group. Additionally; gender, feed, incompatibility, Rh isoimmunization, sepsis long hours. Discussion Conclusion: Determination possible jaundice provide early hospital admissions by informing mothers before after birth.