Kernicterus and neurologic sequelae caused by severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia are preventable conditions. A structured and practical approach to the identification and care of infants with jaundice can facilitate prevention, thus decreasing rates of morbidity and mortality. Primary prevention includes ensuring adequate feeding, with breastfed infants having eight to 12 feedings per 24 hours....

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to show reliability transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) measurement as an alternative method total serum (TSB) when starting treatment with phototherapy (PT), which is one most important methods hyperbilirubinemia a very common practice in neonatal period and eliminates disadvantages blood collection.
 Materyal Method: Two measurements were made evaluat...

Although neonatal jaundice is common, acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus (i.e., chronic bilirubin encephalopathy) are rare. Universal screening for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is controversial. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal screening with bilirubin levels or targeted screening based on risk factors. However, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the A...

In situ monitoring has been increasingly accepted during the past five years. This approach has been applied to measurement of gas tensions such as p2 and Pco2 to pH and ions, to the assessment of jaundice by measurement of bilirubin, and to analysis for 14C02 after administrationof labeledantipynne and aminopyrine, for evaluation of hepatic damage. Various techniques have been developed for in...