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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    To correlate the cord blood bilirubin level with subsequent Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia


    Dr. Mahendra Kumar Pandey Dr. Madhur Pantola Dr. Subhopriya Chakraborty Dr. Kuldeep Gupta
    JCDR. 2023: 1754-1758

    Abstract

    The aim of the study is to correlate the cord blood bilirubin level with subsequent Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia. The demographic profile and relevant information of individual patient was collected by using structured proforma by interviewing the mother. Gestational age was assessed by New Ballard Score. Cord Blood bilirubin was estimated. Serum bilirubin estimation will be done at 72 hrs of age. All babies were followed up daily for the first five postnatal days. Those suspected to have jaundice as per Kramer dermal chart were tested for serum bilirubin level by calorimetric assay by diazonium method.

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    Volume 14 Issue 4

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