Introduction to Quality Improvement

Jaundice occurs in neonates when bilirubin levels are too high; it is caused by a variety of factors, including pre-maturity or blood type incompatibility. Phototherapy exposes the skin to ultraviolet light, causing the breakdown of bilirubin and its excretion, ultimately reducing the body’s bilirubin level. ................
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