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Biochemical Measurement of Neonatal Hypoxia
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Biochemical Measurement of Neonatal Hypoxia

Published on: August 24, 2011

S R Daga1, N V Desai, S R Shende

  • 1Institute of Child Health, Grant Medical College, Bombay, India.

Tropical Doctor
|January 1, 1997
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Insights

Jaundice management in newborns showed a significant decline in phototherapy and bilirubin levels between 1981 and 1991. However, the frequency of exchange transfusions remained unchanged.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Care
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Neonatal jaundice is a common condition requiring monitoring and intervention.
  • Effective management strategies for hyperbilirubinemia are crucial for preventing adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in neonatal jaundice management over a decade.
  • To evaluate changes in the frequency of interventions like phototherapy and exchange transfusions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of infants admitted to special care and postnatal wards.
  • Data collected at 5-year intervals: 1981, 1986, and 1991.
  • Analysis of jaundice incidence, bilirubin levels, phototherapy, and exchange transfusions.

Main Results:

  • Significant decline observed in phototherapy administration and bilirubin estimations.
  • No significant change in the number of exchange transfusions performed.
  • Reduced incidence of term infants with serum bilirubin > 15 mg/dl and preterm infants with serum bilirubin > 10 mg/dl.

Conclusions:

  • Neonatal jaundice management strategies evolved significantly between 1981 and 1991.
  • Phototherapy and pharmacotherapy appear effective in reducing severe hyperbilirubinemia.
  • Exchange transfusions remain a necessary intervention for specific cases.

Keywords:
Age FactorsAsiaBilirubinemiaBiologyDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesHemic SystemIncidence--changesIndiaInfantJaundiceMeasurementPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsResearch MethodologyRetrospective StudiesSigns And SymptomsSouthern AsiaStudiesTreatmentYouth

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