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. 1985 Oct;14(4):591-4.

Transcutaneous bilirubinometry in Chinese and Malay neonates

K L Tan
  • PMID: 4083794

Transcutaneous bilirubinometry in Chinese and Malay neonates

K L Tan. Ann Acad Med Singap. 1985 Oct.

Abstract

An evaluation of the Minolta/Airshields transcutaneous bilirubinometer (TcB) was made in 68 Chinese and 57 Malay fullterm infants, 18 Chinese premature infants and 9 infants undergoing phototherapy. A close correlation between the TcB index and bilirubin values was observed at all three sites measured--forehead, sternum and upper back--in both Chinese and Malay infants; though this correlation was not as close in premature infants. A high degree of reproducibility was demonstrated. The correlation was significantly closer in bilirubin values not exceeding 200 umol/l compared with values exceeding 200 umol/l. The TcB is a useful screening device for neonatal jaundice.

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