Contemporary Nursing

Objective To analyze the effect of using traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and washing combined with neonatal touch to prevent neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Methods A total of 110 full-term normal newborns born from March 1, 2023 to September 1, 2023 in the obstetrics department of our hospital were selected as the study subjects. They were randomly divided into a control group of 50 cases receiving routine neonatal care, and an intervention group of 55 cases receiving traditional Chinese medicine fumigation combined with neonatal touch to reduce jaundice. The first defecation time, incidence of hyperbilirubinemia, and jaundice values 1-3 days after birth were compared between the two groups. Results The intervention group had earlier first bowel movements than the control group, and the incidence of hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice values 1-3 days after birth were lower in the intervention group than in the control group, with significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion The combination of traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and washing with newborn touch can accelerate the early defecation of newborns, improve jaundice, and facilitate the reduction of jaundice value, as well as the positive development of weight and breastfeeding.

Anti yellowing traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and washing; Neonatal touch; Prevention; Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia