International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Abstract
To evaluate the effect of phototherapy on serum calcium level in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia To determine hypocalcaemia in neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia receiving phototherapy. Prospective Observational Study conducted in neonatal intensive care unit, Government Medical College Miraj for 4 months from January 2024 to April 2024. Term neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia having total serum bilirubin within phototherapy range were included in the study. Before starting phototherapy, serum calcium level was documented. Serum calcium level was repeated after completion of phototherapy. Pre and post phototherapy serum calcium levels were compared In study group, 90 neonates who received phototherapy, 53.3% were male and 46.7% were female. Mean serum calcium level of neonates before and after provision of phototherapy was 8.473 mg/dl±0.75 and 7.958 mg/dl±0.70 respectively, which is statistically significant (<0.001). Hypocalcaemia is an important complication in neonates with unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia after continuous phototherapy. hypocalcaemia has clinical impact and adds to morbidit, and if left untreated, can lead to mortality.
How to cite this article:
Vivek Pawar, Harshal Wagh, Bhavesh Shah and Deepa Phirke. Corelation of Hypocalcaemia with use of Phototherapy in Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia: A Prospective Observational Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.126.129
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.126.129