Comparison of Double Pad Fiber Optic Device Versus Conventional Phototherapy
Comparison of Double Pad Fiber Optic Device Versus Conventional Phototherapy
A randomized study of phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The intervention group is
 treated with a double pad fiber optic device and the control group with conventional blue
 ligt phototherapy from above. Both treatments are well known and used. The primary outcome is
 to explore the parents experience with the two different treatment modalities by
 questionnaires.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Neonatal icterus and total serum bilirubin above threshold for phototherapy.

 -  Gestational age ≥ 33 weeks

 -  Birth weight ≥ 1800 gr

 -  Postnatal age > 24 hours and < 2 weeks

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Hemolysis due to isoimmunization

 -  Very high or rapidly rising total serum bilirubin