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Journal : Paediatrica Indonesiana

The effect of the BLUI blanket on the reduction of bilirubin levels in neonatal jaundice: a preliminary clinical study Fadilah, Tubagus Ferdi; Adisasmita, Asri C.; Ascobat, Purwantyastuti; Siswanto, Johanes Edy; Koestoer, Raldi Artono; Susianti, Yanti; Irwan, Hermansyah; Gunarsih, Arum; Heryana, Ade
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol. 65 No. 3 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14238/pi65.3.2025.245-52

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Background Neonatal jaundice is a prevalent condition in newborns, characterized by elevated bilirubin levels. Conventional phototherapy treatments for neonatal jaundice typically require hospital admission, separation from mothers, and may interfere with breastfeeding and bonding. The Blue Light Universitas Indonesia (BLUI) LED phototherapy blanket was developed to address these limitations by providing a portable, home-based alternative that maintains mother-infant contact while delivering effective therapy. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of the Blue Light Universitas Indonesia (BLUI) LED phototherapy blanket in reducing bilirubin levels in infants with physiological jaundice. Methods A preliminary study was conducted from December 2022 to February 2023, involved 14 infants with physiological jaundice at Hermina Hospital Ciputat, Sariasih Hospital Ciputat, and the General Hospital of South Tangerang. The inclusion criteria were infants with physiological jaundice, gestational age ≥35 weeks, and birth weight ≥2,000 grams. The dependent variable was the reduction in total serum bilirubin levels, assessed by spectrophotometry. Paired sample T-test was used to compare bilirubin levels before and 24 hours after intervention with the BLUI Blanket. Results The study included 14 infants, with a mean age of 6.86 days and mean gestational age of 37.71 weeks. The BLUI Blanket demonstrated a mean bilirubin reduction of 3.11 mg/dL after 24 hours of continuous treatment, with a 19.02% decrease. The intervention was well-tolerated, with minimal adverse effects, such as maculopapular skin rash occurring in only one infant. Conclusion The BLUI Blanket is an effective and safe phototherapy device for reducing bilirubin levels in infants with physiological jaundice. This preliminary study supports further research to confirm these findings in larger populations.
Co-Authors Abioso Wicaksono Adelina Fitri Adisasmito, Wiku Bakti Bawono Amelia, Dwirani Ana Maina Rezky Anggraini, Sely Anjani, Sonia Miyajima Arief Wicaksono, Arief Arwinda Nugraheni Ascobat, Purwantyastuti Bambang Dwipoyono, Bambang Betera, Same Bramantyo, Dion Firli Chandrayani Simanjorang Clement Drew DENNI JOKO PURWANTO, DENNI JOKO Desinta Ayu Lestari Detty Siti Nurdiati Djajuli, Hidayat Nuh Ghazali EDI TEHUTERU, EDI Erlina Burhan Evlina Suzanna Febriyanti, Nooridha Fidya Rumiati Fitria Fitria Gayatri, Maria Grace Shalmont Gunarsih, Arum Hadayna, Saila Harijanto, Eddy Hatma, Ratna Djuwita Heryana, Ade Ihsan, Maulidiah Imam Subekti Indriyati, Titi Irwan, Hermansyah JAUHARI OKA REUWPASSA, JAUHARI OKA Johanes Edy Siswanto, Johanes Edy Kemal N. Siregar Lhuri Dwianti Rahmartani Lila Kesuma Hairani Lubis, Pika Novriani Manggala, Sidharta Kusuma Marthino Robinson MARYANI, DINI Muchtar, Zahra Zetira Muhammad Agus Muljanto Muhammad Hidayat Sahid Mulyadi M Djer, Mulyadi M Murtiani, Farida Nadhila Beladina Nadia Putri Nadjib, Mardiati Nasdaldy -, Nasdaldy Nurhakiki, Syifa Nurjannah Nurjannah Nyamukondiwa, Melisa Pradnya Sri Rahayu Prasetyo, Rachma Wenidayanti Putra, Andika Chandra Putri, Murti Utami RA. Koestoer Rachellina, Miranda Rahmah, Herlina Rahmartani, Lhuri Dwianti Ratna Djuwita Renti Mahkota Retno Asti Werdhani Rezky, Ana Maina Rizky Ramadantie Rosdiana, Prita Saefina, Isnani Dewi Safanta, Nurzalia Safitri, Meirica Rosaline Septyana Choirunisa Septyana Choirunisa Shalzaviera Azniatinesa Shela Rachmayanti Siti Sopiatun Sjahrul Sjamsuddin, Sjahrul Soemanadi -, Soemanadi Soewarta Kosen Sofi Mardiah Sudarto Ronoatmodjo Sugiarto, Adhrie Susianti, Yanti Talib, Suprohaita Rusdi Taufiqurahman, Khobir Abdul Karim Telly Purnamasari Tika Dwi Tama Tubagus Ferdi Fadilah, Tubagus Ferdi Virmandiani, Virmandiani Woro Riyadina Yoga Yunadi Zahrina, Fadiah Zhara Juliane