'Halving the heel pricks': evaluation of a neonatal jaundice protocol incorporating the use of a transcutaneous bilirubinometer.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of implementing a new jaundice protocol incorporating the use of the Konica Minolta/Air Shields JM 103 Jaundice Meter (JM103) (Konica Minolta Sensing Inc., Osaka, Japan) in the setting of an Australian post-natal ward.

Methods: A before-and-after study was completed following the introduction of a protocol integrating the use of the JM103 monitor on to the post-natal ward.

The subcutaneous pedicle flap in melolabial reconstruction.

Objective: To review and report our experience with the subcutaneous pedicle flap in the reconstruction of defects adjacent to the melolabial crease.

Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Cutaneous surgery unit of an academic tertiary referral center.

Voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal puncture using nonmuscle closure.

The successful production of voice with a tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and voice prosthesis requires a compliant pharyngoesophageal segment. Speech failure is commonly attributed to spasm of the pharyngoesophageal segment. During total laryngectomy (TL), a 3-layer closure is typically performed.