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Phototherapy

Premature Babies

Updated November 22, 2006

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Phototherapy

Phototherapy

Kris Van den Bossche
A closeup of the face of a baby with jaundice getting phototherapy. The mask is to protect the baby's eyes from the ultraviolet light.

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