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Review
. 2005 Jan;72(1):53-6.
doi: 10.1007/BF02760581.

Kernicterus as a 'Never-Event': a newborn safety standard?

Vinod K Bhutani  1
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Review

Kernicterus as a 'Never-Event': a newborn safety standard?

Vinod K Bhutani. Indian J Pediatr. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Kernicterus, preventable in most cases but with untreatable and tragic sequelae, is a matter of public health concern that requires implementation of safer community healthcare standards to prevent its occurrence.

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