Relationship Of Gestational Age With Hyper Bilirubin Incidence In 3 Days Neonates At Dustira Cimahi Hospital

One of the most typical clinical manifestations infant is hyperbilirubinemia. Jaundice sends more than 85% term newborns back to hospital within first week life. 60% and 80% preterm (less term) infants have If hyper bilirubin not appropriately treated, it can damage brain cells, cause seizures, progress kernicterus, even causing death. Even if newborn gets kernicterus recovers be passed, baby grow but develop optimally long-term effects such as mental impairment. This type research analytical research. study was an observational that related two variables: namely, relationship between gestational age incidence hyperbilirubinemia in neonates aged three days. The approach this cross-sectional. Sampling done using a purposive sampling technique with many 286 samples. median for at Dustira Cimahi Hospital 2021 36 weeks, still considered preterm, minimum 30 weeks maximum 43 weeks. level 10 mg/dL which classified physiological bilirubin, 5.52 16.03 mg/dL. There significant 3 days moderate strength negative correlation direction.