Clinical Guidelines (Nursing) | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Thisguidelineprovideshealthcareproviderswithinformationtounderstandthecausesofneonataljaundice,therationalefortheuseofphototherapyand ...

Introduction[1]

Aim[2]

Definition of Terms[3]

Assessment[4]

Managment[5]

Potential Complications[6]

Discharge Planning[7]

Family Centered Care[8]

Special Considerations[9]

Companion Documents[10]

Links[11]

Evidence Table[12]

References [13]

This guideline applies to neonates within the first two weeks of life. Phototherapy is the use of visible light to treat severe jaundice in the neonatal period. Approximately 60% of term babies and 85% preterm babies will develop clinically apparent jaundice, which classically becomes visible on day 3, peaks days 5-7 and resolves by 14 days of age in a term infant and by 21 days in the preterm infant. Treatment with phototherapy is impl...