Table III.
Comparison of serum bilirubin (µmol/l) levels in children between the continuous and the intermittent phototherapy groups before and after 24, 48 and 72 h of treatment.
| Items | Continuous phototherapy group (n=165) | The intermittent phototherapy group (n=142) | t | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 284.25±3.68 | 283.67±3.59 | 1.392 | 0.165 |
| 24 h after treatment | 211.54±2.50a | 212.02±2.34a | 1.728 | 0.085 |
| 48 h after treatment | 139.49±3.28a | 140.23±3.75a | 1.844 | 0.066 |
| 72 h after treatment | 49.98±2.64a | 50.54±2.66a | 1.847 | 0.066 |
| F | 176534.000 | 142991.000 | ||
| P-value | <0.001 | <0.001 |
a
The difference was statistically different (P<0.050) compared with the previous time point.