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In which condition the phototherapy is used for the treatment?

In which condition the phototherapy is used for the treatment? Correct Answer Jaundice

Explanation: 

  • Phototherapy is also known as Light therapy or heliotherapy. In Phototherapy, either natural or artificial light is used to treat certain pathological conditions.

Indications of Phototherapy:​

  • Newborns with hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice.
  • Hyperbilirubinemia refers to the yellow appearance of the skin due to the deposition of bilirubin in the dermal and subcutaneous tissues.
  • Neonatal Jaundice is also known as 'Icterus Neonatorum'
  • Clinical findings indicate: Total Serum Bilirubin:  > 5mg/dl
    • Types of hyperbilirubinemia: Physiological and pathological

  • Treatment: Phototherapy and Exchange Blood Transfusion

Management of Phototherapy in Newborn Jaundice:

  • By the process of Structural isomerization, phototherapy converts unconjugated bilirubin molecules into a water-soluble form that is excreted via urine.
  • The required wavelength of the light is 425-475 nm
  • Distance between the baby and light is 30-45cm
  • To avoid associated risks cover the baby's eyes and genitals 

Complications of Phototherapy: 

  • Retinal damage
  • Hypocalcemia 
  • Rough and dry skin
  • Gonadal Damage
  • Bronze Baby Syndrome

Additional Information

  • Hypoglycemia: refers to a low blood glucose level in the blood characterized by tiredness, dizziness, and trembling.
  • Necrotizing enterocolitis: it is an intestinal disease that commonly occurs in neonates. It is characterized by tissue injury or inflammation in the small or large intestine and causes them to die.
  • Hemolytic disease: also known as erythroblastosis fetal which is developed as a result of Rh incompatibility in the fetus.​

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