Estimation of bilirubin using BiliChek™, a transcutaneous bilirubin measurement device: Effects of gestational age and use of phototherapy | Zendy

KA Jangaard | Zendy; Heather Curtis | Zendy; R. B. Goldbloom | Zendy

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Estimation of bilirubin using BiliChek™, a transcutaneous bilirubin measurement device: Effects of gestational age and use of phototherapy

Author(s) -

KA Jangaard,

Heather Curtis,

R. B. Goldbloom

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/11.2.79

Subject(s) - medicine , bilirubin , heel , gestational age , neonatal intensive care unit , phlebotomy , pediatrics , anesthesia , surgery , pregnancy , anatomy , biology , genetics

Heel puncture to obtain bilirubin measurements is painful for infants and distressing for parents. Transcutaneous bilirubin measurement using BiliChek (Respironics, USA) is easily performed in any setting. Reliable transcutaneous testing should decrease the number of painful procedures in otherwise well infants, reduce the volume of phlebotomy losses in ill newborns, and reduce the need for hospital or specialized clinic visits after discharge.

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