Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (1): 146-148.

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Effect of Natural Light Therapy on the Prevention ofJaundice in Premature Infants

CHEN Sheng-ping1, WANG Feng-ying2, LIU Feng-ling2   

  1. 1. Department of Gynaevology and Obsterics, Beijing Shijitan Hospital; 2. Department of Gynaevology and Obsterics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2011-02-21 Published:2011-02-21

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Abstract:

Objective To observe the clinical effect of natural light therapy on the prevention of jaundice in preterm infants.
Methods Totally 72 premature infants in whom hemolysis, asphyxia, infections and very low birth weight were excluded were randomly divided into two. Both groups were given regular warming, feeding and monitoring of blood glucose level. The infants in the control group were not given any other treatment; while infants in the other group(natural light treatment group) were treated with natural light every 3 hours for 3 days. The bilirubin levels were measured by a transdermal method.
Results The transdermal bilirubin level of the natural light treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group on days 2, 3 and 4(P<0.05).
Conclusion The natural light treatment as an early intervention may have positive effect in prevention and reduction of jaundice in preterm infants.

Key words: premature infants, jaundice, intervention studies

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