Development of an eye protector for phototherapy on newborns: a technology
Rev. latinoam. enferm; 16 (1), 2008
Hyperbilirubinemia results from the predisposition of newborns to produce bilirubin and their ability to excrete it. The treatment applied is phototherapy; however, one of its complications is degeneration of the retina by exposure to light, making it essential to provide proper eye protection. The objec...
