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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 Adhiraga, Winda Bola Adhiraga Afny, Hanny Andri Yustika Angeliana K, Devi Arman Harahap Ascobat, Purwantyastuti Asri C. Adisasmita Ayuba, Iyan Ayuningsih, Fitriya Azizah, Nur Wafiq Cut Alia Keumala Deasy F Denik, Denik Denny Wulandari Desyawati Utami Devi Angeliana Kusumaningtiar Diana Putri Febriana Dudung Angkasa Dwi Nurmawaty Dwi Nurmawaty Eka Cempaka Putri Elisa Putri Agustin Elsha Palupi, Elsha Palupi Eriskadevi, Evri Erlina Puspita Erwin Agustian Panigoro Fajri, Alif Fitri Mutia Farhan Hakiki Farhana, Najla Kamilia Febriyanty, Deasy Fori Yumita Fratiwi, Linda Gunarsih, Arum Hasnur, Hanifah Hasnur, Hanifah Helda Zerlyfera Helmi Helmi Helmi, Helmi Hilwa Syahidah Hubaybah, Hubaybah Innes Resnasari Agustianty Intan Silviana Intan Silviana Mustikawati Intan Silviana Mustikawati Ira Marti Ayu Irfandi, Ahmad Irwan, Hermansyah Istiani, Dwi Johanes Edy Siswanto, Johanes Edy Keumala Muda, Cut Alia Kevin Antonio Situmeang Khiko Mona Hapsari, Ryan Kurniawati, Yatmi Kusmaningtiar, Devi Angeliana Lauren, Gita lia amalia Mahadewi, Erlina Puspitaloka MAHARANI, PREYSITA PUAN Mario Hiskia Tambunan Mohamad Reza Hilmy Muda, Cut Alia Keumala Mugi Wahidin Mugi Wahidin Muhamad Rayhan Mulyo Wiharto Muqsith, Munadhil Abdul Murti, Christinauli Eka Mustikawati, Intan Silviana Nabila, Anggun Namira Wadjir Sangadji Nandawan, Dendy Ade Nila Anggraini, Feby Nitami, Maymi Nofianti, Nofianti Novita, Olga Nurhasanah, Imas Nurholifah, Siti Nurmawaty, Dwi Olga Novita Panigoro, Erwin Pratiwi, Rizki PUTRI HANDAYANI Putri Handayani Putri Handayani RA. Koestoer Ratu Amalina Ramadhani Razmi Bahtiar, Teguh Rendang, Aden Rendang, Aden Rindy Al Fitry, Zulfa Rini H Rini Handayani Rosdiana, Hafsha Salmah Salmah Salmah, Salmah Sangadji, Namira Wadjir Satriyani Komariyah, Fadjrin Septi Ariyanti, Yeni Shorayasari, Susi Shoryasari, Susi Silviana Mustikawati, Intan Simanjuntak, Afni Hermenia Wati Suhartika, Eka Sukardi Sukardi Susi Shorayasari Susianti, Yanti Syahadah, Asma Amania Tubagus Ferdi Fadilah, Tubagus Ferdi Veronika, Erna Veza Azteria Vionalita, Gisely Wadjir Sangadji, Namiwa Wahidi, Mugi Wekadigunawan, Cri Sajjana Prajna Yenni Nuriati Yusvita, Fierdania