JAUNDICE Flashcards
1
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WHAT CAUSES JAUNDICE
A
Abo/rh incompatibilities, bacterial/ viral infection
2
Q
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF JAUNDICE
A
Lethargy, irritability, Coma, seizures , poor feeding
3
Q
What if near threshold at term?
( within 50 mol)
A
Repeat measurement with 18 hours withrisk factors.
Within 24 hours with no risk factors
4
Q
Risk factors for jaundice
A
Pre term, blood group incompatibilities, diabetes
5
Q
JAUNDICED INFANT LESS THAN 24 hours old!
A
Check serum billi within two hours
check sbr every 6 hours
Over 24 hours- check with tcb, if over 250 mmol do sbr
6
Q
PHOTOTHERAPY
A
Light Breaks down the hydrogen bonds around the unconjugated bilirubin.
400-500 nanometers
Blue most effective light
Neg effects - dehydration, loose stools , rashes, retinal damage
