Among neonates who present with unexplained #Anemia and #Hyperbilirubinemia, individualized immunohematologic evaluation is essential for diagnosing hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (#HDFN). Published in @cureusmedical.bsky.social
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Using ETCOc to guide phototherapy decisions in near-term and term infants reduced phototherapy rates within 7 days without increasing severe hyperbilirubinemia.
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"Whenever possible, phototherapy should be provided in the mother’s room or in a room in which the mother can remain with the infant." - new AAP guidelines on #hyperbilirubinemia https://bit.ly/3BMPJ3U
"Interrupting phototherapy for breastfeeding does not impact the overall effectiveness of phototherapy if it is otherwise appropriately used." - new AAP guidelines for #hyperbilirubinemia https://bit.ly/3BMPJ3U
"Decisions about temporary supplementation with either donor breast milk or infant formula should be made jointly with the infant’s parents, when possible, after discussion of risks and benefits." - new AAP #hyperbilirubinemia guidelines https://bit.ly/3BMPJ3U
AAP new guidelines for #hyperbilirubinemia: "This report underwent extensive peer review by a wide array of clinicians and experts in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and BY PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH KERNICTERUS" https://bit.ly/3BMPJ3U #WBW22