Abstract

The application of in-house, photo-opaque patches enhanced the correlation and agreement between TcBC and TSB during and after discontinuation of phototherapy. This may prove particularly useful in resource-limited settings where commercial devices are unavailable. • Transcutaneous bilirubin measurement has been widely used as a screening method for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. • The accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin measurements during and after phototherapy in infants with hyperbilirubinemia has been debated. • Our study demonstrated that utilizing carefully designed photo-opaque patches enhanced the accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin measurement during and after phototherapy. • Effective in-house alternatives are crucial in resource-limited settings where commercial opaque patches are not always accessible or affordable.

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