Guide to light treatment for neonatal jaundice

Prolonged jaundice in newborns that is not treated promptly can lead to a number of complications. Phototherapy for jaundice is considered one of the most effective, easy and economical treatment for neonatal jaundice for more than 1 month. However, the effectiveness of phototherapy depends on many factors.
Cases of prolonged jaundice in newborns with indications for phototherapy of jaundice must meet the following criteria:
Jaundice appears within 24 hours of birth. Jaundice with excessive indirect hyperbilirubinemia without signs of pre-toxicity or neurotoxicity. Phototherapy is aimed at preventing jaundice in cases of premature babies, babies born with severe skin trauma and bleeding, children with hemangiomas... are children with congenital uremia or children with jaundice with direct elevation of bilirubin.
The technical process of neonatal jaundice light includes:
Prepare and notify the baby's family Examine - evaluate all the organs of the newborn Assess the level of jaundice of the baby Ensure hygiene Bacterial, warm, airy when using the light method Cover the child's eyes with a dark cloth Use a diaper to cover the child's genitals to limit testicular atrophy, affecting the reproductive function in the future. Expose the baby's whole body to ensure the most light gets into the baby's body Provide enough water for the baby before the light is on, preferably breast milk Place the baby in the incubator in the center of the light Turn on the light Turn on the lights and adjust the projector temperature, the yellow light is suitable for the baby's body temperature. Change the baby's position every 2-4 hours. Check the blood Bilirubin level continuously every 12-24 hours to decide the time. Phototherapy for jaundiced children Side effects of phototherapy for jaundice are usually hyperthermia, dehydration, green stools, body temperature disturbances, increased irritability, skin redness, and edema. bronze skin, eyeball damage, burns... and no side effects on the child's brain. Currently, many families choose to show jaundice at home for their children, however, to ensure safety, it is necessary to consult a doctor before doing so.
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