Prevalence and association of early onset severe hyperbilirubinemia in newborn in the East China region: Retrospective medical record analyses.

ABSTRACT: Research on the prevalence and association of hyperbilirubinemia is controversial because of different cultures, demographics, and clinical conditions. The etiology of hyperbilirubinemia is affected by the environment and other factors in the newborn. The World Health Organization recommended a 1-day hospital stay after uncomplicated delivery, jaundice assessment before discharge, and screening on 3rd and 7th days after birth for hyperbilirubinemia. However, the implementation of these recommendations is difficult in China. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and association of early onset severe hyperbilirubinemia in newborns in East China. Retrospective medical record analyses for 250 cesarean sections or vaginal deliveries, ≥2 kg body weight, and negative for Hepa

SUBMITTER: Gao K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10713135 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature