Adverse Events of Exchange Transfusion in Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

[摘要] Introduction: Jaundice is an important problem during neonatal period. When total serum bilirubin (TSB) level exceeds a critical limit, it crosses the blood brain barrier and results into bilirubin encephalopathy. The main aim of therapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is prevention of bilirubin encephalopathy by phototherapy and/or exchange transfusion. The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of exchange transfusion (ET) and observe the adverse events during and following three days of ET in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] Exchange transfusion;Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia;Adverse events