Noninvasive Assessment of Bilirubin Levels in Newborn Infants With Dark Skin Pigmentation

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Julie Zimmer · Copenhagen University Hospital

Bo Mølholm Hansen · Copenhagen University Hospital

Lizzy Peswa · University of Botswana

Aone Ditirwa · University of Botswana

Nibroid Otukile · Princess Margaret Hospital

Dag Bratlid · St Olav's University Hospital

Lobke Marijn Gierman

Abstract

The Picterus app underestimated high TSB values, reducing its screening sensitivity. The app, however, holds potential as an accessible screening tool but requires optimization for darkly pigmented newborn infants. The TcB device proved reliable for hyperbilirubinemia screening in this population.

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Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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Published in: Acta Paediatrica

DOI: 10.1111/apa.70454

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Noninvasive Assessment of Bilirubin Levels in Newborn Infants With Dark Skin Pigmentation

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