Evaluation of effect of phototherapy on serum calcium level
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Jaundice is one of the most common problem that can occur in the newborn. The study group included 200 neonates (155 term and 45 preterm). All had hyperbilirubinemia. The entire neonate included in the study group required management with phototherapy. Neonate who had conjugate hyperbilirubinemia, asphyxia, respiratory distress, sepsis and hemolytic anemia were excluded from the study. Measurement of ionized serum calcium was done before and after 48 hours of institution of phototherapy. The prevalence of hypocalcemia after 48 hours of phototherapy was observed and compare between full term and preterm neonate. After 48 hours of phototherapy a significant fall in serum calcium level in 39% of term and 53% of preterm neonate was observed. It is suggested that calcium level be assessed in neonates treated with phototherapy for more than 48 hours and managed accordingly.
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Sameer Kumar Jain
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