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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

https://doi.org/10.1136/fn.88.6.F459

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