Bilirubin Flashcards
1
Q
what should level of Bilirubin be
A
half of baby’s weight in kg
2
Q
when does bilirubin peak
A
4-7 days
3
Q
if bilirubin is high < 24 hours it is usually ________
A
pathologic-rh.abo
4
Q
if bilirubin is > after 24 hours, a possible diagnosis can be
A
hypothyroidism
5
Q
cephalhematoma-suture line? crosses or not crosses
A
it does not cross
6
Q
caput seccadum and suture line. crosses?
A
crosses suture line
7
Q
if bilirubin high after 10 days, consider
A
congenital hypothyroidism
8
Q
symptoms of high bilirubin
A
yellow, lethargy, poor feeding, decreased and dark urine,hi pitched cry
9
Q
tx for jaundice
A
phototherapy, hydration, rarely exchange transfusion
