Health Condition 1: K768- Other specified diseases of liver
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Phototherapy with nLITE 360 machine: All late preterm and term neonates who have neonatal jaundice due and require phototherapy as per AAP guidelines will be given phototherapy with nli
Sponsors
Fernandez Foundation
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Neonates born after 35weeks gestation AND Birth weight more than 1.8 kg AND have Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, requiring phototherapy (as per AAP guidelines 2022)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neonates requiring exchange transfusion or o Hemodynamically unstable – need for respiratory support, inotropes, etc. o Congenital anomalies (major) o Symptoms of acute bilirubin encephalopathy o Rh iso-immunization or ABO incompatibility ( DCT +ve / ICT +ve)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the rate of fall of bilirubinTimepoint: the rate of fall of bilirubin | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of phototherapyTimepoint: Duration from starting to ending of phototherapy;Exclusive breastfeeding rates at dischargeTimepoint: At dischargee;Incidence of hypothermia (axillary temperature >38.0Oc)Timepoint: As measured by digital thermometer during phototherapy;Incidence of rebound hyperbilirubinemiaTimepoint: Phototherapy requiring initiation of phototherapy after 12-24 hours of discontinuing the phototherapy as per AAP guidelines.;Percentage of weight loss during phototherapyTimepoint: Calculated based on weight difference during starting and stopping of phototherapy in relation to birth weight | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactTejo pratap Oleti
Fernandez Hospital
Outcome results
None listed