The Effect of Tub Bathing on Newborns Undergoing Phototherapy: A Clinical Trial
Objective
To study the impact of tub bathing on the skin and bilirubin levels of newborns undergoing tunnel and light-emitting diode phototherapy.
Methods
Newborns with hyperbilirubinemia receiving tunnel or light-emitting diode phototherapy were randomly assigned to either a bath or no bath group. Skin condition and bilirubin levels were assessed at 6, 12, and 24 hours after phototherapy.
Results
Babies in the bath group showed a significant decrease in total serum bilirubin levels compared to the control group. The skin integrity-moisture balance was also higher in the bath group, with the most significant improvement seen in the tunnel-bath group.
Conclusions
Bathing has been shown to effectively reduce total bilirubin levels and improve skin integrity and moisture balance in newborns undergoing phototherapy.
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