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Comparison of transcutaneous bilirubin measurement with total serum bilirubin levels in preterm neonates receiving phototherapy

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Abstract

Objective

To compare transcutaneous bilirubin with total serum bilirubin in preterm neonates after initiation of phototherapy.

Methods

Jaundice was assessed in 30 preterm neonates with transcutaneous bilirubin and total serum bilirubin before initiation of phototherapy and at 12 hr after initiation of phototherapy. A photo-occlusive patch was applied over the sternum.

Results

Transcutaneous bilirubin has a good correlation with total serum bilirubin after initiation of phototherapy. (r=0.918, P<0.001). Transcutaneous bilirubin at 28-32 weeks of gestation (r = 0.97) was better correlated with total serum bilirubin than those at 32-37 weeks (r =0.88). The correlation was better for neonates <72 hours old (r = 0.96) than those >72 hours of age (r = 0.82).

Conclusion

Transcutaneous bilirubin correlates significantly with total serum bilirubin at the patched sternal site after initiation of phototherapy in preterm neonates.

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  1. Department of Neonatology, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India

    Amruta Pendse, Bonny Jasani, Ruchi Nanavati & Nandkishor Kabra

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Pendse, A., Jasani, B., Nanavati, R. et al. Comparison of transcutaneous bilirubin measurement with total serum bilirubin levels in preterm neonates receiving phototherapy. Indian Pediatr 54, 641–643 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-017-1126-y

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