Neonatal jaundice Neonatal Ward Dr Ziyu Hua
Neonatal Jaundice Neonatal Ward Dr. Ziyu Hua
Classification of neonataljaundice Physiological jaundice Pathological jaundice
Classification of neonatal jaundice Physiological jaundice Pathological jaundice
Etiology of physiologicaljaundice In the first few days after birth, hemoglobulin concentration falls rapidly Red cell life span of newborn infants is 70 days which is much shorter than that of adults(120 days) Hepatic bilirubin metabolism is less efficiency
Etiology of physiological jaundice In the first few days after birth, haemoglobulin concentration falls rapidly. Red cell life span of newborn infants is 70 days which is much shorter than that of adults(120 days). Hepatic bilirubin metabolism is less efficiency
Jaundice is important as A sign of another disorder, e.g. infection, hemolysis Kernicterus a severe complication of neonatal jaundice, indirect bilirubin(UB) deposited in the brain(basal ganglia)
Jaundice is important as A sign of another disorder, e.g. infection, hemolysis Kernicterus: a severe complication of neonatal jaundice, indirect bilirubin (UB) deposited in the brain (basal ganglia)
Warning There are no bilirubin levels which are known to be safe or which will definitely cause kernicterus Infants who experience severe hypoxia hypothermia or any serious illness may be susceptible to damage from hyperbilirubinemia
Warning There are no bilirubin levels which are known to be safe or which will definitely cause kernicterus. Infants who experience severe hypoxia, hypothermia or any serious illness may be susceptible to damage from hyperbilirubinemia