Universal Transcutaneous Bilirubin Screening in a Midwifery-Led Home Care Setting

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Authors

Lauren E H Westenberg · Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital

Marten J. Poley · Erasmus University Rotterdam

Helene A. Bouma · University Medical Center Groningen

Daan Nieboer · Erasmus MC

Berthe A. M. van der Geest · Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital

Andrei N. Tintu · Erasmus MC

Jolande Vis

Abstract

In this decision analytical model study of 2314 (near) full-term neonates, universal TCB screening among neonates cared for at home identified more neonates requiring treatment but required more heel pricks than visual inspection alone. Universal TCB screening was cost-effective compared with visual inspection. The additional required heel pricks decreased by selective TCB screening.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. e2551883-e2551883

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.51883

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