Filtered Sunlight To Treat Neonatal Jaundice

Filtered sunlight is a safe and effective treatment for jaundice in newborns. This method has been found to be as safe and efficient as traditional blue-light lamps used for treating infant jaundice. Research has shown that exposing newborns to filtered sunlight can help reduce bilirubin levels effectively. 
 

The exposure to filtered sunlight aids in breaking down excess bilirubin in the baby's body, thereby alleviating jaundice symptoms. 
 

Before starting filtered sunlight therapy, a doctor assesses the baby's bilirubin levels to determine the severity of jaundice. 
 

Then the baby is undressed to expose as much skin as possible for optimal light absorption under a UV canopy, preventing overheating. 
 

The baby is placed under the filtered sunlight for a specific duration, typically in the morning or late afternoon when the sunlight is less intense. Adequate hydration is required to support bilirubin elimination. 
 

It is essential to ensure that the exposure is controlled and monitored to prevent any potential harm from excessive sunlight exposure. 
 

Watch our next video to know about “Risk of Sunlight Exposure in Babies with Jaundice! 

Source1:-Slusher, T. M., Vreman, H. J., Olusanya, B. O., Wong, R. J., Brearley, A. M., Vaucher, Y. E., & Stevenson, D. K. (2014). Safety and efficacy of filtered sunlight in treatment of jaundice in African neonates. Pediatrics, 133(6), e1568–e1574. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3500 
 

Source2:-Filtered sunlight a safe, low-tech treatment for newborn jaundice. (2015, March 5). Filtered sunlight a safe, low-tech treatment for newborn jaundice. http://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2015/09/filtered-sunlight-a-safe-low-tech-treatment-for-jaundice.html