Accuracy of Bilistick (a Point-of-Care Device) to Detect Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia.

Introduction: Early diagnosis and appropriate management of neonatal jaundice is crucial in avoiding severe hyperbilirubinemia and brain injury. A low-cost, minimally invasive, point-of-care (PoC) tool for total bilirubin (TB) estimation which can be useful across all ranges of bilirubin values and all settings is the need of the hour.

Objective: To assess the accuracy of Bilistick system, a PoC device, for measurement of TB in comparison with estimation by spectrophotometry.

Comparison of delivered distending pressures in the oropharynx in preterm infant on bubble CPAP and on three different nasal interfaces.

Objective: To compare the level of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) delivered by three different CPAP delivery interfaces (RAM cannula system, Hudson prongs, and nasal mask) in preterm neonates with respiratory distress.

Methods: Preterm neonates with gestation between 28 weeks and 34 weeks and birth weight more than or equal to 1000 g and requiring nasal CPAP for respiratory distress were eligible for the study. During the study period, consecutive infants requiring CPAP were started on Hudson prongs or RAM cannula or nasal mask in that order.