A Comparison between Transcutaneous Bilirubin (TcB) and Total Serum Bilirubin (TSB) Measurements in Term Neonates

A Comparison between Transcutaneous Bilirubin (TcB) and Total Serum Bilirubin (TSB) Measurements in Term Neonates

Background: Transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TCB) is a simple method for estimating bilirubin levels in neonates. This method is noninvasive, quick, and painless. We aimed to compare serum and cutaneous bilirubin measurements in term neonates.Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 200 neo...

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Main Authors: Majid Mansouri, Amir Mahmoodnejad, Razieh Taghizadeh Sarvestani, Fardin Gharibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-05-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Bilirubin
Serum bilirubin
Transcutaneous bilirubin
Neonatal icter
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