Treating acute bilirubin encephalopathy--before it's too late
Early signs of bilirubin-induced neurologic damage in healthy term and near-term newborns are often vague. A comprehensive approach to management helps prevent rapid progression and irreversible consequence
Publish date: May 1, 2005
Vinod K. Bhutani, MD , Lois H. Johnson, MD , Ron Keren, MD, MPH
Vinod K. Bhutani, MD , Lois H. Johnson, MD , Ron Keren, MD, MPH
Early signs of bilirubin-induced neurologic damage in healthy term and near-term newborns are often vague. A comprehensive approach to management helps prevent rapid progression and irreversible consequence.