TB: Bilirubin in the Blood, TcB: Transcutaneous Bilirubin (IMAGE)

Kobe University

TB: Bilirubin in the Blood, TcB: Transcutaneous Bilirubin

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The levels of TcB in preterm infants differ depending on which part of the body is monitored. In order to detect the 10mg/dL level TB that indicates treatment for jaundice is necessary, the research group proposed that measuring the chest and back areas for levels of TcB of 8 or higher can be used as an accurate screening method for jaundice.

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