Effectiveness of led phototherapy vs conventional phototherapy in decreasing total serum bilirubin level in neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia Kaur Navjot1,*, Rawat H.C.L.2, Dhir Shashi Kant3 1Ex. M. Sc.(N) student, UCON, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab 2Principal, UCON, BFUHS, Faridkot, Pb 3Assoc. Professor, Department of Pediatrics, GGS MC & H, Faridkot, Pb. *Address for correspondence Ms. navjot kaur Village kothe manval, Khanpur Chowk Distt. Pathankot (P.B.) Email: nav7508335758@gmail.com M. No: 8699474224
Online published on 21 March, 2018. Abstract Introduction Jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes that happens when there is too much bilirubin in the blood. It is a benign transient physiological event in the majority of newborns but can cause irreversible brain damage and kernicterus in infants if the serum bilirubin levels are very high. Phototherapy is the most frequently used treatment when serum bilirubin levels exceedphysiological limits. Aim of the study To assess the effectiveness of LED phototherapy vs conventional phototherapy in decreasing total serum bilirubin level in neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia materialand methods Quantitative research approach and quasi-experimental pre test post test control design was used for study. Study setting includes NICU, GGS Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab. Sample size was 60 neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, 30 in each group selected with convenient sampling technique and randomly allocated to both groups. Results Results of study revealed that mean duration of phototherapy is 93.60 ± 14.57 and 101.60 ± 17.47 hrs and mean rate of fall of total serum bilirubin level is.06 ±.013 and.05±.016 mg/dl/hr in experimental and conventional care group respectively. Results of unpaired t-test showed non significant difference in total duration of phototherapy and rate of fall of total serum bilirubin level in both groups. Side effects occurred with less frequency in group receiving LED phototherapy. Conclusion The Conclusion of study is LED phototherapy is as effective as conventional phototherapy in decreasing total serum bilirubin levels. Considering less side effects, less energy consumption and longer life span, LED phototherapy can be a better option than current conventionalphototherapy in treatment of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Top Keywords Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, total serum bilirubin, LED phototherapy, conventional phototherapy. Top |