Phenobarbitone in neonatal jaundice.

Relative roles of phototherapy and phenobarbitone in treatment of nonhaemolytic neonatal jaundice.

Physiological Icterus of the Newborn and the Role of Liv.52

Neonatal jaundice can be a major health threat to the newborn. The present study compared the effects of Liv.52 to that of phenobarbitone with a third group serving as control, in a total of 260 newborn babies. It was found that Liv.52 pretreatment has no deleterious effect on development of icterus. Continued treatment with Liv.52 led to early disappearance of icterus. It was also safe, withou...

Effect of phenobarbitone on plasma (14C)bilirubin clearance in patients with unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia.

1. The clearance of a tracer dose of [14C]bilirubin from the plasma was studied in patients with Gilbert’s syndrome, congenital non-haemolytic jaundice, haemolytic jaundice and in normal subjects. Clearance was significantly impaired in the patients with Gilbert’s syndrome and in those with congenital non-haemolytic jaundice when compared with the normal subjects, and was normal in the patient ...

Current Practices Regarding Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice by Neonatal Care Practitioners in Nigeria

Background: Neonatal jaundice is a common medical condition encountered in the neonatal period in Nigerian hospitals. Its management is not homogenous among healthcare providers. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating current practices related to the treatment of neonatal jaundice among doctors and nurses caring for neonates in Nigeria. Methods: Healthcare providers managing neonates in Nige...

Effect of maternal risk factors in the incidence of neonatal jaundice

  Introduction :Jaundice is the most common cause of hospitalization of infants in the first month of life. Delivery and maternal and neonatal risk factors may affect the progression of complications of jaundice. This study aimed to investigate the problems of pregnancy and delivery in neonates with jaundice. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 2796 full term 3 to 29 day infants w...