Unconjugated bilirubin from cord blood; an indicator for prophylactic phototherapy

Abstract

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a cause of concern for the parents as well as for the pediatricians as it is a leading cause behind readmission to hospital after the early discharge of mother-baby dyad.

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Alpana Kondekar, Santosh Kondekar

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  • EP ID EP223881
  • DOI 10.17511
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Alpana Kondekar, Santosh Kondekar (2016). Unconjugated bilirubin from cord blood; an indicator for prophylactic phototherapy. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 3(4), 209-210. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-223881