Neonatal jaundice in the home: assessment with a noninvasive device.
Hyperbilirubinemia continues to be the major reason for hospital readmissions of neonates. This is particularly true for neonates who are discharged before the 72-hour physiological jaundice occurs. A small descriptive study reveals that use of a noninvasive bilirubinometer can be of assistance in screening for elevated bilirubin levels of newborns visited at home.
Brucker
M C
MC
Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois.
MacMullen
N J
NJ
D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012880:Skin Pigmentation
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D001663:Bilirubin