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Treatment of jaundice in low birthweight infants

M J Maisels¹, J F Watchko²

¹ Department of Pediatrics, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA
² Division of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

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Dr Maisels
Department of Pediatrics, William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 W Thirteen Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA; jmaisels{at}beaumont.edu

Exchange transfusion and phototherapy remain the staples of intervention for the jaundiced newborn. Clinical management of the jaundiced low birthweight infant is discussed.

Keywords: exchange transfusions; kernicterus; jaundice; phototherapy; prematurity

Abbreviations: LBW, low birth weight; TSB, total serum bilirubin; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit

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