Effect of head covering on phototherapy-induced hypocalcaemia in icterus newborns; a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Although phototherapy has been used for more than 60 years it has some complications. The light waves produced from phototherapy reduce melatonin concentration in newborns with subsequent hypocalcemia. We aimed to assess the effect of head covering on calcium and magnesium levels in full...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of community based nursing and midwifery. - 2014. - 2(2014), 2 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 121-6
1. Verfasser: Kargar, Marzieh (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Jamshidi, Zahra, Beheshtipour, Nooshin, Pishva, Narjes, Jamali, Maryam
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:International journal of community based nursing and midwifery
Schlagworte:Journal Article Head Covering Hypocalcaemia Jaundice Newborn Phototherapy