Health Condition 1: P84- Other problems with newborn
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Covering the head of infants with neonatal jaundice receiving phototherapy.: This study aims to assess the effect of a head cover on phototherapy induced hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia
Sponsors
Dr Gargi Swargiary
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Term neonates from 24 completed hours to day 7 of life with bilirubin levels requiring phototherapy as per AAP guidelines
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Neonates developing jaundice within 24 hours of birth. 2. Neonates nearing or at exchange transfusion level as per Bhutani nomogram. 3. Neonates with congenital anomalies, sepsis, hemolytic anemia, direct hyperbilirubinemia, perinatal asphyxia, IUGR, prematurity. 4. Infants of mother with gestational diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, mothers that received anticonvulsants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This study will assess whether the usage of a head cover during phototherapy given to neonates with jaundice, prevents phototherapy induced hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia.Timepoint: The serum calcium and magnesium levels will be checked 24 hours after phototherapy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Degree of hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia with respect to duration of phototherapyTimepoint: 12 hours, 24 hours and 36 hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGargi Swargiary
Silchar Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed