Article Text
Review
Treatment of jaundice in low birthweight infants
Abstract
Exchange transfusion and phototherapy remain the staples of intervention for the jaundiced newborn. Clinical management of the jaundiced low birthweight infant is discussed.
- exchange transfusions
- kernicterus
- jaundice
- phototherapy
- prematurity
- LBW, low birth weight
- TSB, total serum bilirubin
- NICU, neonatal intensive care unit