Management of neonatal jaundice in primary care
- Author:
Angeline Wan Seng Lian
;
Suzaini Mat Daud
;
Teh Siao Hean
;
Choo Yao Mun
;
Fazila Mohamed Kutty
- Publication Type:Other types
- Keywords:
Neonatal jaundice, risk factors, phototherapy, primary care, prevention
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2016;11(2 & 3):16-19
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of Neonatal Jaundice 2003 was updated by a
multidisciplinary development group and approved by the Ministry of Health Malaysia in 2014. A
systematic review of 13 clinical questions was conducted using evidence retrieved mainly from Medline
and Cochrane databases. Critical appraisal was done using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme
checklist. Recommendations were formulated based on the accepted 103 evidences and tailored to local
setting as stated below.
- Full text:P020170214395000079549.pdf
