Exaggerated Physiological Jaundice and Exchange Transfusion in Neonates
A significant proportion (14.7%) of neonates with exaggerated physiological jaundice required exchange transfusion. Exclusive breastfeeding, low birth weight, and prematurity were common contributing factors. These findings highlight the importance of early identification, close monitoring, and targeted management to reduce the need for aggressive interventions in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Shumaila Aziz
- Muhammad Arif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2211-3789)
- Hina Nasir
- Syed Abid Habib
- Hina Iftikhar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2138-1415)
- Maria Himayat
- Gul Ghutay
Institutions
- Northwest General Hospital and Research Center (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90083
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00