Covered Skin Bilirubin Measurement during Phototherapy, in Comparison with Total Serum Bilirubin in Full Term Neonates
Background: Jaundice is a prevalent problem among neonates.Patients undergoing phototherapy need a close follow-up of their serum bilirubin levels to determine the treatment response.To make a comparison between transcutaneous bilirubin measurements (TcB) from covered skin areas during phototherapy and total serum bilirubin (TSB) levels.Methods: Th