title: Strategies for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: a literature review.
abstract: "Common" neonatal jaundice can lead to dangerous levels of hyperbilirubinemia, causing neurological damage and even death. This article outlines evidence-based assessment techniques, management guidelines, and treatments for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, addressing complexities that have arisen with new technologies and research results. We also explicate the role of the nurse in both prevention and care of patients and families who are affected by hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice.
authors.affiliation: Courtenay Wells is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Lafayette, IN. The author can be reached via e-mail at cwells@hotmail.com Azza Ahmed is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Purdue University, IN. Anna Musser is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Frankfort, IN.
authors.forename: Courtenay
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wells
authors.forename: Azza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Musser
mesh_terms: D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D006801:Humans; D006932:Hyperbilirubinemia; D051556:Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D010789:Phototherapy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D001663:Bilirubin