Evaluation of transcutaneous bilirubinometer (DRAEGER JM 103) use in Zimbabwean newborn babies

Abstract Background Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy in the neonatal period is a major cause of permanent disability. Effective screening and surveillance are essential in the newborn period to enable timely management. Noninvasive transcutaneous bilirubin devices have been successfully used for scree...

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Main Authors: Gwendoline Lilly Tanyaradzwa Chimhini, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Vasco Chikwasha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40748-017-0070-0