Study of neonatal jaundice in a tertiary care centre of South India
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Hyperbilirubinemia is a common problem during the neonatal period occurring in up to 60% of term and 80% of preterm babies in the first week of life. Some of the most common causes of neonatal jaundice include physiological jaundice, breast feeding or non feeding jaundice, breast milk jaundice, prematurity and ABO incompatibility. Aims and objectives of study: To study the incidence, various risk factors in newborns with clinical jaundice progressing to jaundice needing treatment and to assess no of neonates requiring phototherapy & exchange transfusion in ASRAM hospital, during May 2013 to July 2014. Method: The present study was a prospective hospital based study involving all neonates who were born at ASRAM Medical College and Hospital, a tertiary care centre, Eluru, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Observation: Out of 560 newborns, 273 (48.8%) newborns developed clinical jaundice. Out of 273 newborns with clinical jaundice, 166 (61%) newborns developed physiological jaundice and 107 (39%) newborns developed non physiological jaundice requiring therepeutic intervention in the form of phototherapy or exchange transfusion. Conclusion: Present study concludes that the leading cause of pathological jaundice is breastfeeding jaundice, ABO incompatibility and prematurity.
Authors and Affiliations
Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Vasundhara Arigela, Lankala Pramitha, Padala Sudarsini, K Umamaheswar Rao
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP225994
- DOI 10.17511
- Views 168
- Downloads 0
A study of clinical and laboratory profiles of dengue fever in children
Background: Early recognition of characteristic clinical and laboratory parameters of is importantto facilitate prompt diagnosis andtreatmentfor a better outcome, particularly in dengue burden countries. Methods: Childre...
Effect of antenatal breastfeeding counselling done in-hospital prior to delivery on breast feeding outcomes amongst mothers admitted at a tertiary care hospital in middle India
Introduction: Antenatal counseling and postnatal support aided early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding ensure optimum childhood nutrition and reduced morbidity/mortality. Objective: To evaluate the effect of immedia...
Thirsty Kidneys: Case Report
Contrast induced nephropathy is a reversible form of acute kidney injury occurs following administration of radiocontrast agents. It is associated with serious adverse short and long-term outcomes. The risk is negligible...
Factors affecting the vaccination coverage of children under five years in central India
Background: Despite a dramatic reduction in disease burden of vaccine-preventable diseases through childhood immunization, vaccine coverage is not satisfactory even in urban slums. We need considerable efforts to ensure...
Extensive Mongolian spots: a clinical sign merits special attention for gm1-Gangliosidosis
GM1-gangliosidosis (GM1) is one of the metabolic storage diseases, of which a differential diagnosis requires an array of biochemical assays to determine the enzyme deficiency. This approach is not only time-consuming an...