Kernicterus as a 'Never-Event': a newborn safety standard?
Kernicterus, preventable in most cases but with untreatable and tragic sequelae, is a matter of public health concern that requires implementation of safer community healthcare standards to prevent its occurrence.
Bhutani
Vinod K
VK
Adjunct Faculty School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, USA. vkbdev@aol.com
D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007647:Kernicterus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D011634:Public Health
D001663:Bilirubin