Home phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia in term neonates —an unblinded multicentre randomized controlled trial

Conclusion: Home phototherapy could be a safe alternative to inpatient phototherapy for otherwise healthy newborns with hyperbilirubinemia if daily checkups and 24/7 telephone support can be provided. The parents should be informed to contact the hospital immediately if they fail to perform the treatment at home.Trial registration:Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03536078What is Known:• Phototherapy in the hospital is a safe and effective treatment without major side effects.• Fibre optic equipment has made the choice of home phototherapy possible.What is New:• This is the first randomized controlled trial comparing home phototherapy with hospital phototherapy.• Results indicate that home phototherapy could be considered as a safe and feasible alternative when performed according to instructions given, to hospital treatment for otherwise healthy term newborns.

Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - April 9, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research