BiliBuddy 4.0.5

Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns, affecting approximately 50% of term infants and 80% of preterm babies. In the days following birth, monitoring bilirubin levels becomes a regular practice in the nursery.

For healthcare professionals seeking a convenient and reliable tool for calculating the threshold for initiating phototherapy in neonates, this app offers an effective solution. By inputting the infant's age, bilirubin level, and risk factors according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 “Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation”, healthcare providers can obtain accurate results displayed on the Phototherapy Threshold and Exchange Therapy nomograms.

Key Features of the App:

• Calculation of phototherapy threshold for newborns aged 35 weeks or older
• Clear visualization of values on phototherapy and exchange therapy nomograms
• Accurate calculation of infants' age based on dates and times
• Identification of risk factors for the development of severe hyperbilirubinemia
• Support for both US (mg/dL) and SI (µmol/L) units
• Convenient access to reference journal articles for further reading
• Tracking functionality to monitor infants' bilirubin measures over time