Intermittent phototherapy versus continuous phototherapy for neonatal jaundice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phototherapy is a widely accepted, effective first-line therapy for neonatal jaundice. It is traditionally used continuously but intermittent phototherapy has been proposed as an equally effective alternative with practical advantages of improved maternal feeding and bonding. The effectiveness of intermittent phototherapy compared with continuous phototherapy is unknown.

Objectives

To assess the safety and effectiveness of intermittent phototherapy compared with continuous phototherapy.

Search methods

Searches were conducted on 31 January 2022 in the following databases: CENTRAL via CRS Web, MEDLINE and Embase via Ovid. We also searched clinical trials databases and the reference lists of retrieved articles for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-

SUBMITTER: Gottimukkala SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9979775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature