Comparison of Double Pad Fiber Optic Device Versus Conventional Phototherapy

Comparison of Double Pad Fiber Optic Device Versus Conventional Phototherapy for Treatment of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

A randomized study of phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The intervention group is treated with a double pad fiber optic device and the control group with conventional blue ligt phototherapy from above. Both treatments are well known and used. The primary outcome is to explore the parents experience with the two different treatment modalities by questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Neonatal icterus and total serum bilirubin above threshold for phototherapy.
• Gestational age ≥ 33 weeks
• Birth weight ≥ 1800 gr
• Postnatal age > 24 hours and < 2 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hemolysis due to isoimmunization
• Very high or rapidly rising total serum bilirubin