Health Condition 1: P590- Neonatal jaundice associated withpreterm delivery Health Condition 2: P599- Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Head and neck covering: Neonates in this group will wear an integrated head and neck cap made of breathable, black colored cotton fabric during the entire duration of phototherapy (mini
Sponsors
Dr Mohamed Suhail M
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All clinical neonatal jaundice babies receiving phototherapy who are less than or equal to Seven days old at the time of initiation of phototherapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neonates with sepsis, Existing hypocalcemia, those on calcium supplementation, or any other illness requiring NICU admission and refusal/withdrawal of informed parental consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of receiving phototherapy induced hypocalcemia - defined as Total serum calcium less than 8mg/dl in term neonates or less than 7mg/dl in preterm neonatesTimepoint: Measured after 24 hours of phototherapy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of Hypocalcemia categorized as Mild (7-8 mg/dl), Moderate (6-7mg/dl), Severe (less than 6mg/dl)Timepoint: After 24 hours of phototherapy;Change in serum calcium levels between pre phototherapy(baseline) value and post phototherapy(24 hours) valueTimepoint: Baseline to 24 hours post initiation of phototherapy;Neonatal comfort assessment using the Neonatal comfort scale with domains like facial expression, crying, alertness, vitals and behavioral stateTimepoint: During and immediately after the phototherapy session;Clinical signs of HypocalcemiaTimepoint: continuously monitored over the 24 hour phototherapy period | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr M Singaravelu
Vinayaka Mission s Medical College
Outcome results
None listed