C Henny-Harry

Epidemiology of Neonatal Jaundice at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

Pages:

37–42

Synopsis:

To reduce morbidity associated with neonatal jaundice at the University Hospital of the West Indies, there should be increased screening for G6PD deficiency and current systems in place for follow-up and monitoring of infants discharged from hospital prior to 72 hours must be expanded and strengthened.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To describe the epidemiology of neonatal jaundice at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Methods: A retrospective review of all neonates at the UHWI with clinically significant jaundice between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007 was performed. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data were collected. Descriptive analyses were performed.

PDF Attachment: