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  • Title: Effectiveness of phototherapy units in Cameroon.
    Author: Satrom K, Slusher T, Satrom J.
    Journal: J Trop Pediatr; 2014 Jun; 60(3):264-6. PubMed ID: 24415750.
    Abstract:
    Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in resource-limited countries. The aim of this study was to measure the effectiveness of existing phototherapy units at a local hospital in Cameroon using an irradiance meter. Phototherapy units (n = 4) in one newborn nursery in Cameroon were evaluated. The average irradiance of the functioning units was 2.87 μW/cm(2)/nm, which is substantially below the recommended range of 10-30 μW/cm(2)/nm. With simple improvements, one new prototype unit was developed. Its irradiance was 23.3 μW/cm(2)/nm. We concluded that irradiance of phototherapy units should be measured, as many local nurseries worldwide may not be delivering effective treatment. Simple and cost-effective changes to phototherapy units can make a substantial improvement in irradiance.
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