Relationship between the degree of asphyxia and jaundice in newborn

Objective:To study relationship between the degree of asphyxia and jaundice in newborn.Methods:110 asphyxiated newborn were selected as the object of study,including 42 cases of severe asphyxia group,68 cases of mild group,101 cases of suffocation newborns for the control group.Occurrence and treatment of jaundice were compared among three groups,suffocation degree jaundice correlation was observed.Results:Jaundice of three groups was respectively 31.7%,17.6% and 4.8% respectively,there were significant differences among three groups(P0.05).Serum bilirubin level in three groups were 205.7,131.2,43.2 μmol/L,there were significant differences(P0.05).The incidence rate of jaundice in asphyxia group,serum bilirubin level were low,asphyxia of newborn Apgar score and serum bilirubin level was negatively correlated(r=-7.228,P0.05).Time of eliminating jaundice of asphyxia newborn was longer.Conclusion:The low bilirubin in asphyxia neonatal is related with bilirubin consumption.Serum bilirubin levels should be considerated in conjunction with clinical considerations,to make a correct assessment of the condition of neonates with asphyxia.