Exchange Transfusion - Series
1. Procedure 2. Indication 3. Procedure
Procedure
Neonatal jaundice is a common problem among infants immediately after birth. It is the result of the inability of the neonatal liver to clear bilirubin, a breakdown product of blood cells, from the blood. Neonatal jaundice is usually a self-limiting, mild disorder. The most commonly used treatment is ultraviolet light exposure, in which the infant is placed under an ultraviolet lamp for a few hours each day. The ultraviolet light breaks down bilirubin into a form which the infant liver can process and excrete
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Review Date : 6/25/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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