| Jaundice in the preterm infant. | |
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PMID: 16784058 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Around 80 per cent of preterm infants develop hyperbilirubinaemia characterised by jaundice. This condition is most commonly treated with phototherapy and/or exchange transfusion. There is conflicting evidence regarding the management of preterm infants receiving phototherapy, including fluid management regimes, thermoregulation and prevention of other complications. A though phototherapy appears to effectively treat preterm jaundice, aspects of its use remain controversial and its apparent success is not evidence based. Research must continue to facilitate the development of effective treatment and the establishment of evidence-based guidelines. |
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Authors:
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Pamela Truman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Paediatric nursing Volume: 18 ISSN: 0962-9513 ISO Abbreviation: Paediatr Nurs Publication Date: 2006 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-06-20 Completed Date: 2006-07-14 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9013329 Medline TA: Paediatr Nurs Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 20-2 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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South Birmingham Primary Care Trust. |
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Attitude to Health Causality Cost of Illness Evidence-Based Medicine / methods*, standards Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood / methods, standards Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature, Diseases* / etiology, therapy Intensive Care, Neonatal / methods*, standards Jaundice, Neonatal* / etiology, therapy Kernicterus / etiology, prevention & control Parents / psychology Phototherapy / methods, psychology, standards Practice Guidelines as Topic Treatment Outcome |
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