Factors Associated with Newborn Hospital Readmissions for Hyperbilirubinemia in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample

Purpose Hyperbilirubinemia is a common cause of newborn readmissions. Few studies have explored risk factors for readmissions due to hyperbilirubinemia in a racially and ethnically diverse population. The purpose of this study was to describe risk factors associated with hospital readmissions due to hyperbilirubinemia and to elaborate upon racial and ethnic identities potentially associated with hyperbilirubinemia. Methods We abstracted medical records of all cases of newborn readmissions at our institution due to hyperbilirubinemia during the 2014-’15 year. We also abstracted data …