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KMID : 0381219830150020073
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Journal of RIMSK
1983 Volume.15 No. 2 p.73 ~ p.79
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Current Progress in Phototherapy of the Neonatal Jaundice
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Abstract
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Phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia has been used for more than twenty years with few known serious complications, virtually all of which have been remediable by discontinuing treatment.
In the past five years, major advances have been forcoming in the mechanism of action and potential toxicity of phototherapy. Although question of potential long term side effects have not been evaluated by long term follow up, there are no current reasons for discontinuation of the use of phototherapy.
But those empoloying phototherapy should use only after establishment of the presence of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia and avoid unnecessary use.
In the future, the potential benefit of this technically simple and apparent safe modality will be extended beyond the new born nursery to intensive care unit.
The literature is reviewed concerning about damaging photodynamic reactions that are observed in vitro and their possible relationship of toxic side effects that have been detected with clinical phototherapy of neonatal jaundice.
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