Progress in phototherapy.
The purpose of this article is to present a recent advance in phototherapy employed on newborn babies with jaundice. The efficacy of this treatment depends on the intensity of emitted light; it is believed that a dose between 6-12 nm is necessary. The usefulness of phototherapy in healthy, full-term infants is currently being questioned. Therefore, the adequate use of this therapy should be emphasized until a consensus is reached on its advantages and disadvantages.
de Araújo
M C
MC
University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil.
Vaz
F A
FA
Ramos
J L
JL
D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D001724:Birth Weight; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001663:Bilirubin