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  • 1North West Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

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Jaundice in newborns, especially premature infants, can be effectively treated with phototherapy. A modified, accessible phototherapy technique successfully treated hyperbilirubinemia in three infants, overcoming limitations of current methods.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Phototherapy

Background:

  • Jaundice is a prevalent neonatal condition, particularly in premature infants.
  • Phototherapy is a standard, safe, and effective treatment for neonatal jaundice, superior to exchange transfusion.
  • Double surface phototherapy offers enhanced efficacy but faces challenges.

Observation:

  • Current phototherapy methods present drawbacks including limited availability and high equipment costs.
  • Nursing infants during phototherapy can be difficult with existing techniques.
  • A modified phototherapy technique using readily available equipment is presented.

Findings:

  • The modified phototherapy technique successfully treated hyperbilirubinemia in three case reports.
  • This novel approach addresses the limitations of conventional phototherapy methods.

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  • The method is designed for use with equipment common in neonatal units.

    • Implications:

    • This modified technique offers a more accessible and practical solution for neonatal jaundice treatment.
    • It potentially reduces healthcare costs associated with specialized equipment.
    • Facilitates easier nursing care for infants undergoing phototherapy.