Phototherapy: A Simple and Safe Treatment for Neonatal Jaundice
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Phototherapy: A simple and safe treatment for Neonatal Jaundice. Jaundice is a common finding in premature and full term newborns. Phototherapy has been widely used in the management of Neonatal unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia for over five decades. Phototherapy devices include Fluorescent, Halogen, Fiberoptic or Light-Emitting Diode light sources. Safety issues and possible complications of phototherapy are discussed. It is a non invasive, safe and easily available therapy worldwide. This review will focus on the use of phototherapy in newborn nurseries.
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