Heme Catabolism and Bilirubin Production in Readmitted Jaundiced Newborns.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We measured end-tidal CO levels in 50 jaundiced newborns readmitted for phototherapy at age 54-244 hours. The median end-tidal CO level was 1.55 ppm, suggesting that hemolysis is not the primary contributor to the hyperbilirubinemia in many readmitted newborns.
Medical subject headings
- Carbon Monoxide
- Heme
- Hemolysis
- Jaundice, Neonatal