Costello 1995.
Methods | Blinding of randomisation: yes Blinding of intervention: can't tell but probably impossible Complete follow‐up: no Blinding of outcome measurement: can't tell | |
Participants | Premature infants 27‐36 weeks GA. No investigation for haemolysis. Qualifying SBR 125‐300. Birthweight significantly lower in fibreoptic group. Fibreoptic n=20, conventional n=24. | |
Interventions | Fibreoptic: BiliBlanket at 35 microwatts/cm2/nm (set). Conventional: white and blue lamps at 8 microwatts/cm2/nm. | |
Outcomes | Duration of phototherapy (no SBR level specified for cessation of phototherapy therefore not included). Use of exchange transfusion. Use of additional phototherapy. | |
Notes | Data complete (no SBR data available) | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |